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

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At the postconventional level of moral reasoning, individuals base their decisions on universal ethical principles and the inherent value of human life. In this situation, stealing may be seen as necessary to protect a loved one's life, and the individual may view societal laws as secondary to the importance of preserving human life.

If an Individual at the Postconventional Level of Moral Reasoning