At the lowest level of moral development, a person's response to a perception of right and wrong is initially directly linked to the expectation of punishment or reward.

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This describes the first stage of Lawrence Kohlberg's theory of moral development, known as the pre-conventional level. At this stage, individuals make decisions based on whether they will be punished or rewarded, rather than considering the ethical implications of their actions.

At the Lowest Level of Moral Development, a Person's Response