Asked by Nikki Haynes on Jun 18, 2024

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According to Lawrence Kohlberg,a person who believes that Heinz should steal the drug so his sick wife can live and cook him dinner is reasoning at which level of moral development

A)  the concrete level
B)  the preconventional level 
C)  the postconventional level
D)  the conventional level

Preconventional Level

Refers to the first level in Kohlberg's stages of moral development, characterized by an individual's moral reasoning that is based largely on external consequences and rewards.

Moral Development

The process through which individuals develop proper attitudes and behaviors towards other people in society, based on social and cultural norms, laws, and rules.

Lawrence Kohlberg

A renowned American psychologist, celebrated for his proposed stages of moral development theory.

  • Explore the development of moral reasoning and its stages.
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Harmandeep SinghJun 25, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
This reasoning is at the preconventional level because the decision is based on self-interest and immediate needs, without a higher level consideration of societal rules or ethical principles.