In response to the Heinz dilemma, Bill says, "You shouldn't steal the drug because you'll be caught and sent to jail if you do. If you do get away, the police would catch up with you any minute." Bill is most likely in the __________ stage.
A) punishment and obedience orientation
B) social-order-maintaining orientation
C) morality of interpersonal cooperation
D) instrumental purpose orientation

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Bill's reasoning focuses on avoiding punishment by adhering to societal rules and laws. This is characteristic of the punishment and obedience orientation, which is typical of younger children and individuals who are punished for breaking rules rather than being guided to understand the underlying principles. The fact that his reasoning centers on avoiding getting caught, rather than on the ethical implications of stealing, supports this conclusion.

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