A child argues that no person should steal a drug from a Chemist’s shop even if it is to save a human life because he/she will be caught and sent to jail if he/she does so. According to Kohlberg, which stage of moral understanding does the child fall under?

Options

A. Instrumental purpose orientation
B. Social-order maintaining orientation
C. Punishment and obedience orientation
D. Universal ethical principle orientation

Answer

C