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Charlie Was Very, Very Ill

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Charlie was very, very ill. When his physician took his medical history, the only thing Charlie remembered was having a rash, fever, sore throat, and generally flu-like symptoms several months ago. When the physician questioned him more closely, he recalled having had an odd sore before he had the "flu," but it had not been painful and it went away on its own. His physician diagnosed a sexually transmitted disease and told Charlie there was no treatment for his disease now. Charlie most likely had been diagnosed with _____

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Kohlberg

Refers to Lawrence Kohlberg, a psychologist known for his theory of moral development, which posits that moral reasoning progresses through six stages.

Lie

A false statement made with deliberate intent to deceive.

Spanking

A form of punishment involving hitting the buttocks, typically used by some parents to discipline children.

Universal-ethical Principles

The highest stage in Kohlberg's theory of moral development, where actions are guided by internal moral principles that apply to all human beings.