On her way back home, Claudia, a young adult, witnesses a road accident. The victim is severely injured and is unconscious. The state law prohibits people from helping road accident victims directly and instead requires them to inform the police. However, Claudia decides to help the victim because she believes that it is the "right" thing to do. In the context of Lawrence Kohlberg's six stages of moral reasoning, Claudia's decision to help the victim best illustrates ________.
A. the second stage of postconventional morality
B. the first stage of preconventional morality
C. the second stage of conventional morality
D. the second stage of preconventional morality
Answer: A
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