The story of Oskar Schindler provides an interesting personal example of moral development. In Schindler's case, his change in motivation from one of profit to one of saving lives represents a change that Kohlberg would say moves from ____ thinking to ____ thinking.
A) preconventional; conventional
B) preconventional; postconventional
C) postconventional; conventional
D) postconventional; preconventional

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Kohlberg's theory of moral development suggests that moving from a motivation based on personal gain (preconventional) to one focused on ethical principles and the welfare of others (postconventional) represents a higher level of moral reasoning. Schindler's transition reflects this shift from self-interest to principled action.

The Story of Oskar Schindler Provides an Interesting Personal Example