In the Heinz dilemma,a person who supports Heinz's theft of the drug reasons that by not stealing the drug,he would have lived up to society's rules,but he would have let down his conscience.This person is in what stage of moral development?

A) heteronomous morality
B) interpersonal norms
C) universal-ethical principles
D) individualism and purpose

This person is in the third stage of moral development, which is the stage of universal-ethical principles. In this stage, individuals are guided by internal principles of justice and respect for others' rights, rather than by external rules or norms. They believe in upholding universal principles of morality and may break the law if it conflicts with these principles. The person in the Heinz dilemma is reasoning based on his own sense of what is right and wrong, rather than on social norms or interpersonal relationships.