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 does ethical reasoning indicate that moral values reside in maintaining expected standards and living up to the expectations of others?

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The conventional level of moral development is characterized by ethical reasoning indicating that moral values reside in maintaining expected standards and living up to the expectations of others. This level is focused on meeting society's expectations and following the rules and laws that have been established. Stealing from petty cash would be seen as a violation of these expectations and the rules in place, indicating a lack of moral development at this stage.

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