When Considering the Heinz Dilemma, Rhulani Says, 'You Cannot Justify

question 3

Multiple Choice

When considering the Heinz dilemma, Rhulani says, 'You cannot justify theft, because if you do, it will lead to social anarchy.' This statement best matches the logic of someone at Kohlberg's ____ level of moral development.

• A)pre-conventional
• B)conventional
• C)post-conventional
• D)unconventional

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Definitions:

Social Comparison

The process by which individuals evaluate their own abilities, achievements, and emotional states in relation to others.

Opponent Processes

A theory suggesting that emotions are regulated by mechanisms that operate in opposition to each other, helping to explain emotional contrasts.

Social Exchange

A theory in social science that suggests human relationships are formed by the use of a subjective cost-benefit analysis and the comparison of alternatives.

Proximity

The physical or psychological closeness between people, objects, or concepts, affecting relationships and interactions.