Austin, age 6, is angry when his 2-year-old sister touches his toy trains. when asked why he should not hit her for doing so, he says, "because mommy will scold me." in kohlberg's theory of moral reasoning, his response is typical of

The correct answer is pre-conventional morality. 

According to Kohlberg's theory of moral reasoning, pre-conventional morality is the first stage of moral reasoning, wherein the main motivation for obeying rules or authority figures is to avoid punishment or negative consequences.In this instance, Austin believed that the only reason he should not hit his little sister was to avoid punishment (being scolded by his mother). 

N Kohlberg's theory of moral reasoning, his response is typical of "pre conventional" morality.
At the pre-conventional level, youngsters are just inspired by securing their own advantage. This is their concept of ethical quality. They start by keeping away from discipline, and rapidly discover that they may secure different advantages by satisfying others.