Ayana Is Arguing That Kohlberg's Moral Reasoning Scale Is Not

question 141

Multiple Choice

Ayana is arguing that Kohlberg's moral reasoning scale is not valid (that is, it does not accurately reflect real-world morality) . Based specifically on the text critique, which is NOT a critique Ayana can make?

• A) "The way people talk in abstract situations is different from how they act."
• B) "Unlike what Kohlberg believes, very young children show moral thought."
• C) "The most prosocial people only score at average levels on Kohlberg's tests."
• D) "Everyone routinely cheats and lies."

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