In the Moral Dilemma in Your Textbook That Involved the Druggist

question 728

Multiple Choice

In the moral dilemma in your textbook that involved the druggist and the man who could not afford the medicine for his sick wife, which of the following responses would demonstrate the conventional level?

• A)People would think he was dishonest and a "thief."
• B)Even if he steals the drug, his wife will probably die before he gets out of jail.
• C)His wife may be ill, but if he steals the drug he may get caught and go to jail.
• D)He should steal the drug and admit to it.

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Definitions:

Psychological Well-Being

A state encompassing positive emotions, high life satisfaction, fulfillment, and positive functioning.

Psychological Aggression

Behaviors intended to harm another person psychologically or emotionally, which may include insults, threats, or manipulative tactics.

Decline Of Aggression

The reduction in aggressive behavior that can occur with age, due to social, cognitive, or biological factors.

Preschool Children

Young children typically in the age range of 3 to 5 years, who are in the developmental stage preceding formal education at school.