According to Kohlberg's theory of moral development, which stage is a part of conventional reasoning?

1. Social contract orientation

2. Society-maintaining orientation

3. Instrument relativist orientation

4. Universal ethical principle orientation

2. Society-maintaining orientation

Explanation:

Moral development is defined as the process, according to which children develop proper behaviors and attitudes toward other individuals in the society, based on cultural and social norms, laws, and rules.

Kohlberg gave three levels of moral development:

1. Pre-conventional

2. Conventional

3. Post-conventional

Conventional reasoning: This level mainly involves adults and adolescents. It is defined as judging the morality of actions by contrasting them to society's expectations and views.