alleryKohlberg's conventional level, typical of adolescents and adults, judges actions by:
APersonal reward alone
BSociety's views and norms
CSelf-chosen principles
DFear of being punished
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Society's views and norms
1. The conventional level covers Stages 3 and 4.
2. It is typical of adolescents and adults.
3. Actions are judged by comparing them with society's views and expectations.
4. Rules are followed even when no reward or punishment follows.
**Why not the others:** Self-chosen principles belong to the postconventional level; reward and punishment to the preconventional level.
_Source: Wikipedia, "Lawrence Kohlberg's stages of moral development", section "Conventional" (revision 1376737595)_
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