Which of the Following Responses to the "Druggist Dilemma" Would

question 95

Multiple Choice

Which of the following responses to the "druggist dilemma" would demonstrate moral reasoning at the conventional level?

• A)Although his wife needs the drug, the law says that stealing is wrong.
• B)Even if he steals the drug, his wife will probably die before he gets out of jail.
• C)He cannot steal the drug because he might get caught and go to jail.
• D)He should steal the drug to save his wife and then go "turn himself in" to the law.

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Definitions:

James-Lange Theory

A theory of emotion proposing that emotions occur as a result of physiological reactions to events, suggesting that bodily responses precede and drive the emotional experience.

Autonomic Response

Involuntary bodily functions controlled by the autonomic nervous system, such as heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate.

Autonomic Failure

A medical condition characterized by the partial or total failure of the autonomic nervous system, impacting involuntary functions like blood pressure and heart rate.

Physical Response

A bodily reaction to a stimulus, which could be anything from a reflex to a complex series of movements.