The conventional level, in Kohlberg's stages of moral development, refers to the second stage where individuals base their moral judgments on societal norms and expectations.
Related terms
Social conformity: The tendency to adjust one's behavior or beliefs in order to fit into a group.
Peer pressure: The influence exerted by a group of people of similar age or status on an individual to conform to their behaviors, attitudes, and values.
Obedience: Compliance with an order, request, or law; usually motivated by the recognition of authority figures.