When asked how she makes moral judgments, 15-year-old Fawn says, "I do what my dad says is right." What level of moral thinking is Fawn at?
A) the preconventional level
B) the conventional level
C) the postconventional level
D) the unconventional level

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Fawn's response suggests that she is relying on external authority figures to determine what is right and wrong, which is characteristic of the preconventional level of moral thinking. At this stage, individuals make judgments based on avoiding punishment and satisfying their own needs.

When Asked How She Makes Moral Judgments, 15-Year-Old Fawn Says