Brad is in an electronics store with his parents. He looks at the CDs and thinks for a moment that he could grab one and put it beneath his coat. As he considers this possibility, he decides not to do it because he might get caught and his parents would punish him. What stage of moral development does Brad's decision represent?
A) preoperational
B) preconventional
C) autonomous moral principles
D) conventional role conformity

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Brad's decision is based on the potential for personal punishment, which aligns with the preconventional level of Kohlberg's stages of moral development. This level is characterized by an individual's response to moral dilemmas being driven by self-interest and the desire to avoid punishment.

Brad Is in an Electronics Store with His Parents