DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
INFANCY AND CHILDHOOD
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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It is illegal to steal
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He might get caught
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His wife will judge him
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The druggist wouldn’t have stolen from him if their roles were reversed
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Detailed explanation-1: -Stage one (obedience): Heinz should not steal the medicine because he will consequently be put in prison which will mean he is a bad person.
Detailed explanation-2: -Stage one (obedience): Heinz should not steal the medicine, because he will consequently be put in prison. Stage two (self-interest): Heinz should steal the medicine, because he will be much happier if he saves his wife, even if he will have to serve a prison sentence.
Detailed explanation-3: -Stage five (human rights): Heinz should steal the medicine because everyone has a right to choose life, regardless of the law. Or: Heinz should not steal the medicine because the scientist has a right to fair compensation. Even if his wife is sick it does not make his actions right.
Detailed explanation-4: -YES: As her husband, Heinz has a duty to save his wife’s life so he should steal the drug. But it’s wrong to steal, so Heinz should be prepared to accept the penalty for breaking the law.
Detailed explanation-5: -Heinz can steal the drug, but should be punished by the law. This decision helps Heinz save his wife, but Heinz will be kept in prison. Though Heinz took a moral decision, he had to undergo the punishment. This is a Conventional level of moral thinking.