Five-year-old Tyler believes "bad things are what you get punished for." Tyler is at Kohlberg's _____ level of morality.

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Tyler's belief that "bad things are what you get punished for" suggests that he is in Kohlberg's preconventional level of morality. In this stage, children see morality in terms of obedience and punishment, and their behavior is motivated by a desire to avoid punishment and gain rewards.

Five-Year-Old Tyler Believes "Bad Things Are What You Get Punished