Fred is a pharmacist and is suddenly approached by a young man who is obviously having a lot of swelling in his face and trouble breathing.He explains that he is allergic to peanuts,and that he needs shot,although he has no money.If Fred is in Kohlberg's preconventional stage of moral development,what is he likely to say?
A) "I can't do that. You'll have to pay for it first or else I could get fired."
B) "Of course. I wouldn't want you to think that I'm a bad pharmacist."
C) "I'm sorry, but I can't give you this because it is against the law. Perhaps you should go to the hospital."
D) "Of course. Your welfare is much more valuable than the cost of the injection."

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CAt Kohlberg's preconventional stage of moral development, individuals make decisions based on self-interest and the potential consequences to themselves, such as punishment or reward. Choice A reflects a concern for personal consequences (fear of getting fired), and choice C reflects a concern for legal consequences (breaking the law), both of which align with the preconventional stage's focus on self-interest and adherence to rules to avoid negative outcomes.

Fred Is a Pharmacist and Is Suddenly Approached by a Young