When asked if she would steal food for a homeless person, Samantha balked, stating that she did not want to go to jail. According to Kohlberg's theory, Samantha's moral reasoning is consistent with the stage known as

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Samantha's reasoning is based on avoiding punishment (going to jail), which aligns with Kohlberg's preconventional level of moral development, where moral reasoning is guided by the consequences of actions (punishment, reward) rather than societal rules or personal ethics.

When Asked If She Would Steal Food for a Homeless