Sam is a participant in a study of moral development. In response to the Heinz moral-dilemma story, Sam says "Heinz shouldn't steal the drug because he will go to jail if he steals. Jail is a bad place so Heinz shouldn't take the risk of such harsh punishment." Sam appears to be operating at which of the following stages of moral development?

A. postconventional
B. preconventional
C. conventional
D. hyper-conventional


Answer: B

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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