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Stage 2: Individual Interest
The second stage of Kohlberg's theory, Individual Interest, is part of pre-conventional morality. In this stage, behavior is motivated by self-interest and the pursuit of rewards. An individual's moral reasoning is based on what is personally beneficial, reflecting a 'what's in it for me?' perspective.
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A young child is trying to decide whether to share their favorite toy with a classmate. Which of the following justifications for their decision demonstrates a focus on direct, personal consequences, typical of the first level of moral reasoning?
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A young child, Alex, is told that if he cleans his room, he will get to watch his favorite cartoon. Alex dislikes cleaning but decides to do it so he can get the reward. Which of the following statements best explains the type of moral reasoning Alex is demonstrating?
A five-year-old child named Sam is told by a parent to clean up their toys. Sam initially refuses, but then the parent says, 'If you clean up your toys, you can have a cookie for dessert.' Sam immediately starts cleaning. Based on this interaction, Sam's decision to clean is primarily motivated by which of the following?