When Tom accidentally broke his mother's vase, he wasn't overly concerned about being punished, because he knew it hadn't been his intention to break it. Tom is in what Piagetian stage of moral development?

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In Piaget's theory, autonomous morality is the stage where children understand that rules are based on mutual agreements and intentions matter. Tom's lack of concern about punishment due to his unintentional action reflects this understanding.

When Tom Accidentally Broke His Mother's Vase, He Wasn't Overly