When discussing the Heinz dilemma, Neli says, 'I would steal the drug, because when they marry, a husband promises to love, cherish, and protect his wife until death do they part. Thus, it is his social responsibility to steal the drug to help his wife.' This type of response best fits with the ____ stage in Kohlberg's model of moral development.

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Kohlberg's fourth stage is the social contract orientation, which emphasizes the importance of social rules and obligations. Neli's response reflects this stage because she believes that the husband has a social responsibility to steal the drug to help his wife.

When Discussing the Heinz Dilemma, Neli Says, 'I Would Steal