In the moral dilemma in your textbook that involved the druggist and the man who could not afford the medicine for his sick wife, which of the following responses would demonstrate the conventional level?
A)People would think he was dishonest and a "thief."
B)Even if he steals the drug, his wife will probably die before he gets out of jail.
C)His wife may be ill, but if he steals the drug he may get caught and go to jail.
D)He should steal the drug and admit to it.

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The conventional level of moral reasoning, according to Kohlberg's stages of moral development, is characterized by an emphasis on social rules and the opinions of others. Choice A reflects this level by focusing on societal perception and the label of being a "thief," which aligns with the conventional stage's concern for maintaining social order and approval.

In the Moral Dilemma in Your Textbook That Involved the Druggist