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 should steal the drug because if he lets his wife die he'll get into trouble. This child would be classified as being in Lawrence Kohlberg's __________ level of moral reasoning.
A)preconventional
B)preoperational
C)conventional
D)concrete operational

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The child's reasoning is based on avoiding punishment and personal consequences, which aligns with Kohlberg's preconventional level of moral reasoning. This level is characterized by an individual's focus on direct consequences to themselves, rather than societal rules or ethical principles.

In Response to the Moral Dilemma in Which a Man