Moral Development (Scenario)
You have had serious ideas lately about stealing money from petty cash in order to get back on top of your back rent. Upon reading Chapter 5 of the textbook, you learn there are levels of moral development, each composed of two stages. You are ashamed of your thoughts and read more to see where you are in terms of your own moral development.
-At what level is a person's choice between right or wrong based on personal characteristics involved, such as physical punishment, reward, or exchange of favors?

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The level where a person's choice between right or wrong is based on personal characteristics such as physical punishment, reward, or exchange of favors is the preconventional level of moral development. At this level, individuals focus on what is in their own best interest and base their decisions on external consequences rather than internalized morals or values. Therefore, choosing to steal petty cash based on personal gain would be at the preconventional level. However, it is important to strive towards higher levels of moral development where decisions are based on principles and internalized values rather than external consequences.

Moral Development (Scenario) You Have Had Serious Ideas Lately About Stealing Money from Stealing