Adults who take "petty" office supplies from the workplace, and believe that this is not "as bad" as stealing office furniture, are demonstrating the ________ stage of moral development because they might feel that they're using those supplies to do some work at home.

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This behavior reflects the instrumental-exchange stage of moral development, where individuals recognize that there is not just one right view that is handed down by the authorities. They believe that different individuals have different viewpoints. In this case, taking "petty" office supplies is justified by the belief that it's for a good cause, like doing work at home, which is a form of exchange or mutual benefit in their view.

Adults Who Take "Petty" Office Supplies from the Workplace, and Believe