Which of the following situations best describes the Heinz dilemma used by the well-known psychologist Lawrence Kohlberg?
A) Heinz's wife is ill, and he has no money for medication. He has to decide whether he should steal the medication she needs.
B) Heinz's wife has an affair with another man, and he has to decide whether to file for divorce.
C) Heinz's wife has stolen medication, and he has to decide whether he should tell the police.
D) Heinz is in love with another woman, and he has to decide whether he should tell his wife about this.

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The Heinz dilemma involves a situation where Heinz's wife is dying, and he must decide whether to steal a drug he cannot afford to save her life. This dilemma is used by Kohlberg to explore moral reasoning.

Which of the Following Situations Best Describes the Heinz Dilemma