In What Way Is Kohlberg's Theory Culturally Biased

question 76

Multiple Choice

In what way is Kohlberg's theory culturally biased?

• A) Many people in non-Western cultures do not achieve the higher stages of moral development.
• B) Kohlberg's scoring system does not recognize the higher-level moral reasoning of certain cultures.
• C) Some cultures do not recognize the idea of morality but, rather, think in terms of individual survival.
• D) Kohlberg's theory is not culturally biased. It captures the essence of moral thinking in all cultures.

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Age

A measure of the length of time that a person or thing has existed, typically expressed in years.

Gender

Social and cultural constructs associated with being male, female, or non-binary, rather than biological differences.

Decision Making

The process of making choices by identifying a decision, gathering information, and assessing alternative resolutions.

Rule By An Individual

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