When discussing the Heinz dilemma, Nancy says, "I would steal the drug, because when they marry, a husband promises to love, cherish, and protect his wife until death do they part. Thus, it is his social responsibility to steal the drug to help his wife." This type of response best fits with the ____ stage in Kohlberg's model of moral development.
A) second
B) third
C) fourth
D) fifth

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Kohlberg's third stage of moral development is the "good boy-good girl" orientation, in which individuals conform to social norms and expectations in order to gain approval and avoid disapproval. Nancy's response fits with this stage because she believes that her husband has a social responsibility to steal the drug in order to help his wife, even if it means breaking the law.

When Discussing the Heinz Dilemma, Nancy Says, "I Would Steal