In response to the "Heinz dilemma," Marlee says, "No one will think you're bad if you steal the drug, but your family will think you're an inhumane husband if you don't. If you let your wife die, you'll never be able to look anyone in the face again." Marlee is at which of Kohlberg's stages of moral development?

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Roderick Nunez

31 January, 04:27

In response to the "Heinz dilemma," Marlee says, "No one will think you're bad if you steal the drug, but your family will think you're an inhumane husband if you don't. If you let your wife die, you'll never be able to look anyone in the face again." Marlee is at which of Kohlberg's stages of moral development?

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Ruth Pugh · Answer 1

Stage 3, the "good-boy-good-girl" orientation

Explanation:

Kohlberg has given the theory of moral development in which he has given three-stage, each consisting of two sub-stage.

The "good-boy-good-girl" orientation: It comes under the conventional stage of moral development and is the third sub-stage in the theory, and is also referred to as "Interpersonal Relationships". The stage is focused on an individual relying on or living up to social roles and expectations. It emphasizes on being nice, conformity, and the consideration related to the choices of a person to influence relationships.

In the question above, Marlee is at Stage 3, the "good-boy-good-girl" orientation.