In response to the moral dilemma in which a man must decide whether he should steal a medication to save his dying wife,a child says that he shouldn't steal the medication because if he does,he'll be punished.This child would be classified as being in Lawrence Kohlberg's __________ level of moral reasoning.

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The child's reasoning is based on the fear of punishment, which is characteristic of Kohlberg's preconventional level of moral reasoning. This level is typically seen in children under the age of 9, where the individual makes decisions based on the rewards and punishments associated with their actions.

In Response to the Moral Dilemma in Which a Man