When Considering the Heinz Dilemma, Tony Says That He Would

question 78

Multiple Choice

When considering the Heinz dilemma, Tony says that he would not steal the drug because he was raised to believe that stealing was wrong and that people who steal get into trouble. Which of Kohlberg's stages of moral development is Tony most likely at?

• A) the first stage
• B) the second stage
• C) the third stage
• D) the fourth stage

---

Definitions:

Mitigating Guilt

This involves actions or circumstances that decrease the severity of the feeling of guilt by providing explanations or justifications for the guilt-inducing behavior.

Steinberg And Scott

Reference to psychologists Laurence Steinberg and Elizabeth S. Scott, known for their work on adolescent development and legal implications.

Metacognitive Skills

Skills which enable an individual to understand, control, and manipulate their own cognitive processes.

Imaginary Audience

An individual’s mistaken assumption that others are as intrigued by and concerned about him as he is. A characteristic feature of adolescents’ self-focuses.