Question

gina was arrested in her country for demonstrating for human rights. she knew she might be arrested, but she believed in her cause. kohlberg would say that she was at the ______ level of moral development.

a. preconventional

b. postconventional

c. conventional

d. advanced

Explanation:

Kohlberg's moral development theory has three levels: preconventional (focus on self - interest, avoiding punishment or gaining rewards), conventional (conforming to social norms and expectations), and postconventional (based on universal ethical principles, like human rights, even if it goes against local laws or norms). Gina demonstrated for human rights, believing in her cause despite the risk of arrest, which aligns with postconventional moral reasoning. "Advanced" is not a level in Kohlberg's theory.

Answer:

B. postconventional