When considering the Heinz dilemma, Joaquin says that he would not steal the drug because his mommy told him that stealing was wrong, and people who steal get into trouble. This consideration indicates that Joaquin is most likely in Kohlberg's ____ stage of moral development.
A) first
B) second
C) third
D) fourth

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Joaquin's reasoning is based on obedience and avoiding punishment, which aligns with Kohlberg's first stage of moral development, known as the Pre-conventional level, specifically the "Obedience and Punishment Orientation" stage.

When Considering the Heinz Dilemma, Joaquin Says That He Would