According to Kohlberg's theory of moral reasoning, people at the level of ________ act under external controls. They obey rules to avoid punishment or reap rewards, or they act out of self-interest.
A) subconscious morality
B) postconventional morality
C) conventional morality
D) preconventional morality

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Kohlberg's theory of moral reasoning describes the preconventional level as the stage where individuals' moral reasoning is based on external rewards and punishments. Actions are considered right if they help in avoiding punishment or obtaining rewards, reflecting a self-interest orientation.

According to Kohlberg's Theory of Moral Reasoning, People at the Level