Which of the following statements best describes moral reasoning at the postconventional level?
A) "What I did was illegal, but it saved somebody's life."
B) "What I did was illegal, but nobody will ever find out."
C) "What I did was illegal, but saving a life is what a good person is expected to do."
D) "What I did was illegal, but the family of the person I saved offered a huge reward."

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Postconventional moral reasoning involves decision-making based on abstract ethical principles, such as justice and human rights. Choice C reflects this type of reasoning because it recognizes that being a good person involves doing what is morally right, regardless of the law. The other choices involve more conventional reasoning, such as fear of punishment or desire for personal gain.

Which of the Following Statements Best Describes Moral Reasoning at the Postconventional