Yvonne is preparing a tax return for Jack. Jack wants to claim his nephew as a dependent even though he does not meet the criteria. Jack says if Yvonne does not list his nephew as a dependent, he will fire her and find a new tax accountant. Yvonne refuses because it is illegal to claim a dependent that does not meet the qualifications. Based on Yvonne's decision, she is likely reasoning in which stage of Kohlberg's moral development model?
A) Stage 2
B) Stage 3
C) Stage 4
D) Stage 5

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Yvonne is reasoning in Stage 4 of Kohlberg's model, which is the "law and order" stage. She understands that claiming an ineligible dependent is illegal and goes against the rules and regulations set forth by the government. She is prioritizing the importance of following the law and doing what is right over potentially losing a client.

Yvonne Is Preparing a Tax Return for Jack