A child in Kohlberg's "good boy/girl" stage of moral development might justify returning a wallet full of money by maintaining that

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In Kohlberg's stages of moral development, the "good boy/girl" stage is characterized by actions motivated by the desire to be seen as a good person by others. This stage emphasizes conformity to social norms and the approval of others, hence the justification for returning a wallet would be based on the perception that "nice people perform such acts of kindness."

A Child in Kohlberg's "Good Boy/girl" Stage of Moral Development