If people know what is right or wrong on the basis of whether or not it gratifies their immediate needs,they are in what stage of moral development,according to Kohlberg?
A)preconventional
B)conventional
C)postconventional
D)formal conventional
E)protoconventional

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According to Kohlberg's theory, the preconventional stage is characterized by making moral decisions based on the consequences of one's actions for self-gratification or avoidance of punishment. People at this stage lack an understanding of socially accepted norms or values, and their moral decisions often reflect self-interest.

If People Know What Is Right or Wrong on the Basis