A third grader who decides not to cheat on a test because if caught their parents would be displeased with them, is operating at the _____ level of Kohlberg's theory.

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At the conventional level, individuals conform to social norms and expectations to gain approval and avoid disapproval. In this case, the third grader is motivated by the desire to avoid parental disapproval, which is a conventional reason.

A Third Grader Who Decides Not to Cheat on a Test