QUESTION 29 According to Kohlberg's levels of moral development, teenagers are often in this stage of moral thought because they often do or do not do something depending on the rewards or punishments. Preconventional moral reasoning Conventional moral reasoning Postconventional moral reasoning

In the preconventional moral reasoning stage, teenagers see morality as largely a matter of authority figures and rules. Their decisions are influenced by the potential rewards they might gain or the punishments they wish to avoid, making their understanding of right and wrong quite self-centered and immediate. This stage reflects a basic understanding of the consequences of actions without considering the broader societal implications. As teens progress beyond preconventional reasoning, they are likely to enter the conventional stage, where they're more influenced by social norms and expectations. They begin to understand the importance of societal rules and the need for maintaining order, often internalizing the values of their peers and community, striving to gain approval and maintain relationships rather than just focusing on personal gain or avoidance of punishment.