When 9-year-old Jacob is asked by his mother to tidy up his room and put his toys away, he does what he is told because he knows that she will give him a special treat afterwards. Kohlberg would say that Jacob is operating at the _____ level of moral reasoning.
A)conventional
B)preoperational
C)preconventional
D)postconventional

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According to Kohlberg's theory of moral development, preconventional morality is the stage in which children make decisions based on the consequences of their actions. Jacob's decision to tidy up his room in order to receive a treat demonstrates this level of reasoning.

When 9-Year-Old Jacob Is Asked by His Mother to Tidy