Kohlberg's Level that includes Stage 4 is

• A. Pre-conventional
• B. Post-conventional
• C. Not applicable
• D. Conventional

Answer: (D)

Kohlberg’s framework tests how moral reasoning shifts toward upholding social norms. Stage 4 focuses on maintaining social order by obeying laws and respecting authority. This is the hallmark of the Conventional level, where the focus is on duties, rules, and the functioning of society. The Pre-conventional level centers on personal gain or punishment avoidance, while the Post-conventional level moves beyond laws to universal principles of justice. So Stage 4 sits squarely in the Conventional level.