It's three o'clock in the morning and you pull up to a red light. You make a decision about whether or not to go through the light. Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?
A) No, I don't want a ticket: conventional
B) No, I might startle another driver: preconventional
C) Yes, lights are there to regulate traffic, but there is no traffic: postconventional
D) Yes, I'm tired and I want to go home: postconventional

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According to Kohlberg's stages of moral development, the preconventional stage is characterized by a focus on self-interest and avoidance of punishment. In this scenario, the decision not to go through the red light is based on the potential consequence of startling another driver and causing harm, which aligns with the preconventional stage.

It's Three O'clock in the Morning and You Pull Up