Conventional Level

Definition

The conventional level, in Kohlberg's stages of moral development, refers to the second stage where individuals base their moral judgments on societal norms and expectations.

Related terms

Social conformity: The tendency to adjust one's behavior or beliefs in order to fit into a group.

Peer pressure: The influence exerted by a group of people of similar age or status on an individual to conform to their behaviors, attitudes, and values.

Obedience:

Compliance with an order, request, or law; usually motivated by the recognition of authority figures.