Kohlberg's stage of conventional moral reasoning refers to the second level in Lawrence Kohlberg's theory of moral development, where individuals base their moral judgments on societal norms and rules. They strive to maintain social order and follow the expectations of others.
Kohlberg's conventional stage of moral reasoning is grounded in the cognitive-developmental perspective. It emphasizes social conformity and maintaining societal order through adherence to rules and authority.
Kohlberg's theory emerged from his longitudinal study of boys' moral reasoning. Conventional morality, typically developing during adolescence, was identified through participants' responses to hypothetical moral dilemmas.