A lifeguard in Hallandale Beach, Florida, was fired for leaving his assigned zone to help a drowning man even though his supervisor ordered him not to leave his zone and to call 911 instead. The lifeguard was operating from the __________ level of moral development.

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The lifeguard's decision to prioritize saving a human life over following a supervisor's order indicates a moral reasoning that goes beyond social norms and expectations (conventional level) and weighs the ethical implications of the situation (postconventional level). The preconventional level is typically characterized by a self-centered perspective driven by external punishment or reward, which is not applicable in this scenario. The terms "lowest" and "conservative" do not accurately describe a level of moral development.

A Lifeguard in Hallandale Beach, Florida, Was Fired for Leaving