Assessment Questions Which statement best describes the difference between preconventional reasoning and postconventional reasoning? A. Preconventional reasoning is based on community norms, but postconventional reasoning is based on religious beliefs. C B. Preconventicital reasoning is based on avoiding punishment, but postconventional reasoning is based on earning rewards. C. Preconventional reasoning is based on benefiting oneself, but postconventional reasoning is based on one's personal morals and values. D. Preconventional reasoning is based on following one's moral principles, but postconventional reasoning is based on doing what is best for oneself.