Which statement is true about the Kohlberg stage where right and wrong are determined by social standards (peer influence)?

• A. In Pre-teens and up
• B. In Ages 0–6
• C. In Adults
• D. In Ages 12+

Answer: (A)

This tendency reflects the conventional level of moral development, where decisions are judged by social norms and peer approval. People at this stage care about fitting in and being seen as “good” by others, so peer influence strongly guides what they consider right or wrong. This typically emerges in pre-teens and continues into adolescence and adulthood, making the description “in pre-teens and up” the best fit among the options. Early childhood is more about obedience to rules or personal consequences, and limiting it to adults or to ages exactly 12+ misses the broader adolescent period where peer norms shape moral judgments.