At Kohlberg's conventional level, moral understanding is based on
A) rewards, punishment, and the power of authority figures.
B) abstract principles and values that apply to all situations and societies.
C) actively maintaining the current social system to ensure positive human relationships and societal order.
D) the degree to which morality is central to self-concept.

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At Kohlberg's conventional level of moral development, individuals' moral reasoning is based on conforming to societal norms and laws, and maintaining social order. This level emphasizes the importance of positive human relationships and the functioning of society, which is reflected in choice C.

At Kohlberg's Conventional Level, Moral Understanding Is Based on