The level of moral reasoning where the individual focuses on whether behavior maintains the social order when making a moral decision is:
A)the conventional level of moral reasoning
B)the preconventional level of moral reasoning
C)the postconventional level of moral reasoning
D)the heteronomous level of moral reasoning

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At the conventional level of moral reasoning, an individual's decision-making process is heavily influenced by the social norms and rules established by society. Their focus is on maintaining the status quo and following the societal expectations, which would include behavior that maintains the social order. Therefore, option A is the correct answer. Option B (preconventional level of moral reasoning) involves an individual making decisions based on self-interest and avoiding punishment, and option C (postconventional level of moral reasoning) involves an individual making decisions based on abstract principles and personal moral codes. Option D (heteronomous level of moral reasoning) is not a recognized category in moral development theory.

The Level of Moral Reasoning Where the Individual Focuses on Whether