When an individual acts to please others, particularly authority figures such as teachers, bosses, and so forth he or she is in the____________ stage of Moral Development.

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The 3rd stage of Moral Development, according to Lawrence Kohlberg's theory, is known as the Conventional stage. In this stage, individuals tend to base their moral judgments on social norms, roles, and expectations set by authority figures, rather than on individual values or personal ethical principles. Thus, individuals in this stage seek to please others and avoid disapproval or punishment by conforming to conventional standards of behavior.

When an Individual Acts to Please Others, Particularly Authority Figures