On her way back home, Claudia, a young adult, witnesses a road accident. The victim is severely injured and is unconscious. The state law prohibits people from helping road accident victims directly and instead requires them to inform the police. However, Claudia decides to help the victim because she believes that it is the "right" thing to do. In the context of Lawrence Kohlberg's six stages of moral reasoning, Claudia's decision to help the victim best illustrates

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Claudia's decision to help the victim despite the state law indicates that she is acting based on universal ethical principles, which is characteristic of the second stage of postconventional morality according to Lawrence Kohlberg's theory. This stage involves making decisions based on internal moral principles that may not align with societal laws or norms.

On Her Way Back Home, Claudia, a Young Adult, Witnesses