Wade, an avid reader, wants to read the latest book by his favorite author. The book is set to release next month, but he finds an illegal copy online. At first, he is tempted to download it, but later decides against it when his father informs him about those who were caught by the police for downloading the pirated version of the book. In the context of Kohlberg's stages of moral development, Wade is at the _____ of moral development in this scenario.
A) punishment and obedience stage
B) law and order stage
C) instrumental exchange stage
D) "good boy, nice girl" stage

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In this stage, individuals obey rules to avoid punishment. Wade is refraining from downloading the pirated version of the book because he is afraid of getting caught by the police and facing punishment. This shows that he is at the punishment and obedience stage of moral development.

Wade, an Avid Reader, Wants to Read the Latest Book