Question 2 of 10 A child who doesnt steal candy because he thinks he will get caught is operating at the __ stage A. postconventional B. preconventional C. conventional D. inferiority

The correct answer is B. preconventional.<br /><br />In the preconventional stage of moral development, individuals make decisions based on the consequences of their actions, such as avoiding punishment or seeking rewards. In this case, the child avoids stealing candy because he thinks he will get caught and punished, which aligns with the preconventional level of reasoning.