Shane,who is 4 years old,had stolen some money lying on the coffee table three days ago.Ever since he stole the money,Shane has been a little gloomy.When Shane's mother informed him that he will not be able to watch his favorite cartoon show,as they were expecting guests that evening,Shane felt he deserved this as punishment for stealing and did not throw a tantrum.Shane's acceptance of his mother's word without a tantrum reflects the operation of ________ in this scenario.

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Immanent justice is the belief that if someone does something wrong, punishment will inevitably follow. In this scenario, Shane's acceptance of not watching his favorite cartoon show as a punishment without throwing a tantrum reflects his belief in immanent justice. It shows that he understands that his actions have consequences. The other options, such as distributive justice, autonomous morality, and postconventional morality, do not apply to this scenario.

Shane,who Is 4 Years Old,had Stolen Some Money Lying on the Coffee