Question

David is 13 years old and is telling his mother that she should not drive too fast and make a complete stop at the light in order to avoid getting a ticket. Kohlberg would suggest that this illustrates which kind of moral reasoning?

Answer 1

David's advice to his mother to follow traffic laws to avoid a ticket demonstrates Kohlberg's conventional level of moral reasoning, where actions are guided by adherence to laws and rules.

Step-by-step explanation:

David, being 13 years old, and advising his mother to not drive too fast or to make a complete stop at the light to avoid getting a ticket reflects Lawrence Kohlberg's conventional level of moral reasoning.

At this stage, typically developing during adolescence, individuals are aware of societal laws and rules and think about actions in terms of maintaining social order and avoiding punishment.

David is demonstrating that he understands the importance of following the law to maintain social order and prevent negative consequences like receiving a ticket.