A 4-year-old attends a preschool group three mornings a week. He has been treated kindly and lovingly at home. At school, according to Kohlberg's theory of moral development, he is likely to:
A) treat his peers and siblings in a loving and kind manner, because he has internalized the value of treating others as he has been treated.
B) conform to social standards and rules to avoid feeling guilty or risking social disapproval.
C) follow the rules regarding peer interactions to avoid punishment.
D) be developmentally advanced and have a conscience that is based on an innate sense of justice and duty.

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According to Kohlberg, the child's behavior at preschool will be preconventional reasoning, governed by fear of punishment. This stage lasts until about the age of 9 years.

A 4-Year-Old Attends a Preschool Group Three Mornings a Week