In the 1960s, even though most of his friends tried recreational drugs, Sebastian refused to experiment. He did not think drugs were likely to be harmful, but using drugs was illegal, and he believes a person has a moral obligation to obey society’s rules. Sebastian’s reasons for not experimenting with drugs reflect what kind of moral reasoning?

The options

a.social moral reasoning.

b.conventional moral reasoning.

c.postconventional moral reasoning.

d.preconventional moral reasoning.

The CORRECT ANSWER IS b.

b.conventional moral reasoning.

Explanation:

The conventional level of moral reasoning is particular of adolescents and adults. To think in a conventional way is to presume the morality of actions by contrasting them to society's opinions and standard.

In this case, the morality of an action relies majorly on peer acceptance.

Take for instance: I would turn down the act of drinking and driving due to what my friends will reason of me and my perception of belittling myself.

Conventional moral reasoning judges an action by its compliance to society's rules so as to promote social order just as in this case study.

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