During a test, Zoe's teacher tells him and his classmates that if she catches them cheating, she would give them poor grades. Hence, Zoe refuses to cheat during the test though his classmates cheat when the teacher steps outside the room. In the context of Kohlberg's stages of moral development, Zoe is at the _____ of moral development in this scenario.

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Zoe's decision to not cheat despite the temptation and peer pressure can be seen as adherence to the rules set by the teacher, which is characteristic of Kohlberg's punishment and obedience stage. This stage is marked by a focus on avoiding punishment by following rules and not breaking them. Zoe may not necessarily have an understanding of the moral reasoning behind why cheating is wrong, but rather is obeying authority and following rules to avoid punishment.

During a Test, Zoe's Teacher Tells Him and His Classmates