When Considering Whether or Not to Be Nice to a Classmate

question 109

Multiple Choice

When considering whether or not to be nice to a classmate, Zola says, 'If I am nice to Shamima, she might reply the next time I send her an SMS.' This type of logic best exemplifies thinking at Kohlberg's ____ stage of moral reasoning.

• A)first
• B)second
• C)third
• D)fourth

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Definitions:

Ferdinand Tönnies

A German sociologist known for his analysis of social groups and the distinction between community (Gemeinschaft) and society (Gesellschaft).

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Personal Contact

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Framing Theory

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