When individuals make an ethical decision on the basis of avoiding direct consequences and they obey to avoid punishment, this is an example of which stage of Kohlberg's stages of moral development?
A) level 1: preconventional thinking
B) level 2: conventional thinking
C) level 3: postconventional or principled thinking
D) level 4: graduated level of thinking

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This behavior aligns with Level 1: Preconventional Thinking of Kohlberg's stages of moral development, where moral reasoning is primarily concerned with direct consequences to oneself, such as avoiding punishment.

When Individuals Make an Ethical Decision on the Basis of Avoiding