In Kohlberg's theory, which level is where morality is guided by the desire to please others and adhere to expectations of one's peer group?

In Kohlberg's theory, which level is where morality is guided by the desire to please others and adhere to expectations of one's peer group?

• A. Preconventional
• B. Conventional
• C. Postconventional
• D. Heteronomous morality

Answer: (B)

Morality guided by the desire to please others and follow peer group expectations sits at Kohlberg's Conventional level. At this level, people follow social norms and rules to gain approval and maintain good relationships, valuing what others think and adhering to expectations to be seen as "good." This is the Good Boy/Good Girl orientation, where moral choices are about earning praise and fitting in. This contrasts with the Preconventional level, where behavior is driven by avoiding punishment or seeking rewards, and the Postconventional level, where decisions are guided by abstract principles. Heteronomous morality is a Piagetian term for earlier rule-following and isn’t how Kohlberg labels this stage.

Morality guided by the desire to please others and follow peer group expectations sits at Kohlberg's Conventional level. At this level, people follow social norms and rules to gain approval and maintain good relationships, valuing what others think and adhering to expectations to be seen as "good." This is the Good Boy/Good Girl orientation, where moral choices are about earning praise and fitting in. This contrasts with the Preconventional level, where behavior is driven by avoiding punishment or seeking rewards, and the Postconventional level, where decisions are guided by abstract principles. Heteronomous morality is a Piagetian term for earlier rule-following and isn’t how Kohlberg labels this stage.