According to Kohlberg, an individual in a stage of conventional morality would be most concerned with _____________?

Correct answer: B. gaining approval

A. gaining rewards
B. gaining approval
C. avoiding punishment
D. achieving fairness

Explanation

Conventional morality is guided by social approval, maintaining relationships, and following accepted rules. Seeking rewards and avoiding punishment characterize the earlier preconventional level, while fairness is more typical of principled reasoning.

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