Which of the following situations best describes the Heinz dilemma used by well-known psychologist Lawrence Kohlberg?

A. Heinz's wife is ill, and he has no money for medication. He has to decide whether he should steal the medication she needs.
B. Heinz's wife has an affair with another man, and he has to decide whether to file for divorce.
C. Heinz's wife has stolen medication, and he has to decide whether he should tell the police.
D. Heinz is in love with another woman, and he has to decide whether he should tell his wife about this.


A. Heinz's wife is ill, and he has no money for medication. He has to decide whether he should steal the medication she needs.

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