When asked how she makes moral judgments, 15-year-old Eli says, "I do what my daddy says is right." This comment indicates that he is in the ____ level of moral thinking.
A)preconventional
B)conventional
C)postconventional
D)unconventional

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In the preconventional level of moral thinking, individuals base their decisions on avoiding punishment and seeking rewards. Eli's response shows that he is relying on the authority figure in his life to guide his moral judgments, which is a characteristic of the preconventional level.

When Asked How She Makes Moral Judgments, 15-Year-Old Eli Says