If an individual at the preconventional level of moral reasoning had to choose between stealing and letting a loved one die, that person might:
A)refuse to steal because it was against the law
B)steal because there is a social obligation to protect people we love
C)refuse to steal because he or she might be caught and punished for stealing
D)steal because human life is more important than societal law

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At the preconventional level of moral reasoning, individuals make decisions based on the direct consequences to themselves, such as avoiding punishment, rather than abstract principles or societal laws.

If an Individual at the Preconventional Level of Moral Reasoning