Candice is presented with a moral dilemma.She responds by saying that the person in the dilemma should choose a course of action that will ensure that people will not think badly of that person.Candice's response reflects Lawrence Kohlberg's _____ reasoning level of moral development.

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Candice's response focuses on societal norms and expectations, which aligns with Kohlberg's conventional level of moral development. At this level, individuals base their moral decisions on what is socially acceptable and what will lead to approval from others. The response does not demonstrate the consideration of individual rights or ethical principles which correspond to the autonomous moral and postconventional levels.

Candice Is Presented with a Moral Dilemma