A Child Claims That Stealing a Medication to Save a Life

question 136

Multiple Choice

A child claims that stealing a medication to save a life is wrong because it violates the fundamental and essential ethical principle of justice, which allows society to function effectively. Lawrence Kohlberg would most likely classify this child as being at which level of moral reasoning?

• A) stage 4
• B) stage 3
• C) stage 5
• D) stage 6

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Definitions:

Shingles

is a viral infection that causes a painful rash, often appearing as a strip of blisters on one side of the body, caused by the varicella-zoster virus.

Pneumonia

An infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs, which may fill with fluid or pus, causing cough with phlegm or pus, fever, chills, and difficulty breathing.

Psychosocial Stress

Stress caused by interpersonal relationships and interactions with one's social environment, potentially affecting mental and physical health significantly.

Critically Ill

A condition where a person is suffering from a life-threatening illness or injury, requiring intensive medical care.