Thomas Finds a Wallet Full of Cash on the Counter

question 136

Multiple Choice

Thomas finds a wallet full of cash on the counter of the men's restroom.He immediately turns it in to campus security.If Thomas generally reasons at Kohlberg's Stage 2, how would he most likely justify his actions?

• A)He would be punished for keeping the wallet.
• B)His act helped to maintain social order.
• C)He is a good person, and good people perform acts of kindness.
• D)His action is likely to be rewarded.

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Definitions:

Public Savings

The portion of national savings held by the government, typically reflected in budget surpluses.

Personal Income

The total amount of income earned by an individual from all sources before any taxes are deducted.

Autonomous Consumption

Describes the expenditure that consumers will make even when they have no income, considering it as a basic level of consumption driven by needs.

Saving

The act of setting aside money for future use, reducing current consumption.