Question

Henry does not steal jelly beans from his sister's Easter basket because he is afraid his mother will spank him if he does. Henry's thinking best represents the _________ level of moral development, according to Kohlberg.

Answer 1

Answer:

The answer is preconventional level.

Explanation:

During this stage, the first accodring to Kholberg's structure, children lack any sense of individual morality. Instead, the act based on the immediate consequences of their actions. The outcomes might be positive or negative (rewards or punishment).

In the example, Henry is mostly likely at stage one of the preconventional level, callled "obedience and punishment orientation". Later, he might recognise that different people have different perspectives of right and wrong ("individualism and exchange" stage).