When considering the Heinz dilemma, Tony says that he would not steal the drug because his mommy told him that stealing was wrong, and people who steal get into trouble. This consideration indicates that Tony is most likely in Kohlberg's ____ stage of moral development.
A)first
B)second
C)third
D)fourth

Question

When considering the Heinz dilemma, Tony says that he would not steal the drug because his mommy told him that stealing was wrong, and people who steal get into trouble. This consideration indicates that Tony is most likely in Kohlberg's ____ stage of moral development. ​
A)first
B)second
C)third
D)fourth

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Tony's reasoning is based on avoiding punishment and following rules set by authority figures, which aligns with Kohlberg's first stage of moral development, the "Obedience and Punishment Orientation."

When Considering the Heinz Dilemma, Tony Says That He Would