Nien Decides Not to Rob a Backpack from an Open

question 66

Multiple Choice

Nien decides not to rob a backpack from an open locker at school because he feels that good people don't steal. Nien is operating at Kohlberg's _____ level of moral reasoning.

• A) preconventional
• B) conventional
• C) postconventional
• D) formal operational

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Definitions:

Shearing at Depth

Deformation of rock and soil layers deep within the Earth's crust caused by lateral movement or stress.

Low Pressure

A condition in the atmosphere where the air pressure is lower than the surrounding area, often associated with stormy weather and precipitation.

High Temperature

A condition or state of having a temperature significantly above the norm or average, often associated with specific geographical areas, processes, or reactions.

Metamorphism

The process by which the mineral composition and structure of a rock are changed by heat and pressure, resulting in metamorphic rock.