Faced with a choice of helping her sister finish a project or playing outside with her own friends, a child says, "I will help, but only if she promises to help me the next time." This child is reasoning at what level in Eisenberg's levels of prosocial reasoning?

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The child's reasoning is based on a direct benefit to themselves, characteristic of a hedonistic orientation, where actions are motivated by the expectation of personal gain or the avoidance of punishment.

Faced with a Choice of Helping Her Sister Finish a Project