The conventional level, proposed by Lawrence Kohlberg in his Theory of Moral Development, refers to the second stage of moral reasoning where individuals base their moral judgments on societal norms and expectations. They seek approval from others and strive to maintain social order.
This refers to the first stage in Kohlberg's Theory of Moral Development where individuals make moral judgments based on self-interest and avoiding punishment.
This is the third and final stage in Kohlberg's Theory of Moral Development where individuals develop their own ethical principles that may go beyond societal norms.
Social norms: These are shared expectations within a society about how people should behave. They influence individual behavior and help maintain social order.