At the ________ level of moral development, individuals define moral values apart from the authority of the groups to which they belong or society in general.
A) conventional
B) established
C) principled
D) preconventional

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According to Lawrence Kohlberg's theory of moral development, the third level is the principled level or post-conventional level. At this level, individuals develop their own moral code based on universal ethical principles, which they prioritize over the laws and norms of society. This reflects a mature stage of moral reasoning where one's values are self-chosen and autonomous.

At the ________ Level of Moral Development, Individuals Define Moral