Given an ambiguous ethical dilemma, Joey considers all perspectives of people who will be affected by his decision and is able to use abstract reasoning to determine whether the behavior is "right" or "wrong." According to Kohlberg's stage theory, in which stage is this child most likely functioning?
A)preconventional
B)conventional
C)concrete operational
D)postconventional

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The child's ability to consider all perspectives and use abstract reasoning suggests that he is operating at a postconventional level according to Kohlberg's stage theory, where individuals balance the competing claims of universal ethical principles and the needs of specific individuals or situations.

Given an Ambiguous Ethical Dilemma, Joey Considers All Perspectives of People