At the pre-conventional level,individuals are concerned with external rewards and punishments and obey authority to avoid detrimental personal consequences.

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At the pre-conventional level of moral reasoning (according to Lawrence Kohlberg's theory), individuals base their ethical judgments on external rewards and punishments, or on the perceived authority of figures such as parents, teachers, or law enforcement officers. They are primarily concerned with avoiding negative consequences or obtaining personal benefits, rather than following more abstract moral principles. Therefore, A is the correct answer.

At the Pre-Conventional Level,individuals Are Concerned with External Rewards and Punishments