Jefferson,who believes in privacy and personal freedom,becomes aware that a children's book has been banned because it portrays an unwed mother in a positive manner.As a result,Jefferson participates in a public protest and purchases several copies of the book for anyone wishing to read the work.At which level of moral reasoning does Jefferson appear to be operating?

A) nonconventional
B) postconventional
C) preconventional
D) conventional

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Patricia Alanis · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  Jefferson's belief in privacy and personal freedom aligns with postconventional moral reasoning. By participating in a public protest and purchasing books for others to read, he is acting on his own personal principles rather than simply following societal norms or laws (conventional reasoning) or seeking to avoid punishment or gain rewards (preconventional reasoning).

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