A developmental psychologist presents a group of primary school children with a short scenario. In the story, a young boy named Leo is running to the local cinema to meet his friends for a movie he has waited months to see. On his way, he encounters a younger child who is crying because they have lost their puppy. Leo must decide whether to spend time helping the child search for their pet, or hurry to the cinema so he does not miss the start of the movie. Afterward, the children are asked to decide what Leo should do, and to justify their choice.
What aspect of moral reasoning is the psychologist investigating in this study? Explain your answer.
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