Chad steals food to feed himself and his little brother because they are starving.If another child hears about this and states,"Chad shouldn't steal because stealing is against the law," that child is MOST likely in Lawrence Kohlberg's _____ stage of moral development.

A) preconventional
B) premoral
C) postconventional
D) conventional

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Final Answer : D, Explanation :  This child is most likely in the conventional stage of moral development according to Lawrence Kohlberg's theory. In this stage, individuals' sense of morality is tied to personal and societal relationships, and the importance of compliance with laws and social conventions is emphasized. The child's argument that stealing is against the law reflects an adherence to societal rules and laws, characteristic of the conventional stage.

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