When Making a Moral Judgment, What Does a Person in the First

question 74

Multiple Choice

When making a moral judgment, what does a person in the first stage of preconventional moral reasoning rely heavily on?

• A) adherence to laws
• B) adherence to a personal moral code
• C) obedience to authority
• D) random guessing

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Definitions:

Economic Efficiency

A situation where all resources are optimally allocated to serve each individual or entity in the best way while minimizing waste and inefficiency.

Private-Sector Risk

The risk associated with the non-governmental sector, encompassing uncertainties in business environments, market dynamics, and financial operations.

Invisible Hand

A term coined by Adam Smith to describe the self-regulating behavior of the marketplace where individuals pursuing their own interest often benefit society as a whole.

Government Resource Allocation

The process by which government entities decide how to distribute resources and funds between various projects or sectors.