Daniel Was Arrested for Stealing Government Documents,and He Responded by Saying

question 120

Multiple Choice

Daniel was arrested for stealing government documents,and he responded by saying that "Yes,I did steal the documents,and I am willing to go to jail for it.These documents prove that the government was engaging in a cover-up and I think the public has a right to know about such unethical actions." Lawrence Kohlberg would classify Daniel as using ________ morality in this situation.

• A)preconventional
• B)heteronomous
• C)conventional
• D)postconventional

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Definitions:

Motivation

The reason or reasons one has for acting or behaving in a particular way; the driving force behind actions.

Commitment

A binding pledge or dedication to a cause, activity, or goal, often implying a strong emotional or logical attachment.

Problem Solving

A process aimed at overcoming obstacles to achieve a goal or find solutions to complex issues.

Voting

The act of expressing one's choice or opinion in a formal selection process, typically used to make decisions in a group or to elect representatives.