When Sally is asked why she should share her toys with her sister, she responds by saying "Because my mom says I have to and if I don't I'll go to time-out." In which stage of moral development is Sally?
A) Conventional Morality
B) Nonconventional Morality
C) Postconventional Morality
D) Preconventional Morality

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Sally is demonstrating preconventional morality because she is only following the rules to avoid punishment or gain rewards, rather than considering the needs or feelings of her sister. In this stage, individuals follow rules to avoid being punished or to gain a reward. They do not consider the needs or feelings of others.

When Sally Is Asked Why She Should Share Her Toys