Emily is accused of stealing some money to help support the drug habit of her husband,Luke.When asked why she did it,she responds,"A good wife is supposed to take care of her husband." This answer represents moral thinking at the __________ level.
A) nonconventional
B) conventional
C) preconventional
D) postconventional

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Emily's response shows that she is reasoning at the conventional level of moral thinking, where individuals conform to societal norms and expectations of how they should behave in order to gain social approval. Her belief that a good wife is supposed to take care of her husband reflects the societal expectation of traditional gender roles and the obligation to support one's spouse.

Emily Is Accused of Stealing Some Money to Help Support