Which of the Following Statements Best Describes Moral Reasoning at the Postconventional

question 177

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes moral reasoning at the postconventional level?

• A)"What I did was illegal, but it saved somebody's life, which is more important."
• B)"What I did was illegal, but nobody will ever find out."
• C)"What I did was illegal, but saving a life is what a good person should do according to the society."
• D)"What I did was illegal, but the family of the person I saved offered a huge reward."

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