When Asked, "Why Is It Wrong to Take a Friend's

Multiple Choice

When asked, "Why is it wrong to take a friend's toy and not give it back?" Alexander, who is at Kohlberg's preconventional level of moral development, responds,

A) "I know it is wrong."
B) "It's not wrong; she needs to share it with me, because she has more than me."
C) "Mommy and Daddy might get angry with me."
D) "We must respect what belongs to others."