When considering whether or not to be nice to a classmate, Zola says, 'If I am nice to Shamima, she might reply the next time I send her an SMS.' This type of logic best exemplifies thinking at Kohlberg's ____ stage of moral reasoning.

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This reasoning reflects Kohlberg's second stage of moral development, which is characterized by a focus on self-interest and reciprocal benefits, often described as "what's in it for me?" thinking.

When Considering Whether or Not to Be Nice to a Classmate