According to Kohlberg, behavior motivated by the avoidance of punishment represents ________ morality.
A) preconventional
B) conventional
C) postconventional
D) formal conventional

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According to Kohlberg's theory of moral development, preconventional morality is characterized by a focus on avoiding punishment and maximizing rewards. In this stage, individuals base their moral decisions on whether or not an action results in immediate punishment, and have not yet developed a deeper understanding of morality based on internalized ethical principles.

According to Kohlberg, Behavior Motivated by the Avoidance of Punishment