Rachel believes that it is wrong to steal only because doing so could land her in jail.Which level of kohlberg's moral development scheme is Rachel applying in this scenario?
A)postconventional
B)preconventional
C)preoperational
D)conventional

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Rachel is at the preconventional level of Kohlberg's moral development scheme, where individuals judge morality based on self-interest and avoidance of punishment. She is motivated to not steal only because she does not want to go to jail, rather than because it is inherently wrong or violates societal norms (conventional level) or her own personal values (postconventional level).

Rachel Believes That It Is Wrong to Steal Only Because