Although Tom knows it is not appropriate to run a red light, he decides to do so (after looking both ways) because he wants to see his grandmother before she dies. What stage best captures Tom?

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Tom's decision to run a red light, despite knowing it is generally inappropriate, because of a personal moral principle (wanting to see his grandmother before she dies) aligns with the postconventional stage of moral development. In this stage, individuals make decisions based on their own principles and the context of the situation, rather than conforming strictly to laws or societal norms.

Although Tom Knows It Is Not Appropriate to Run a Red