The Criticism of Kohlberg Is That His Theory Assumes That

question 25

Multiple Choice

The criticism of Kohlberg is that his theory assumes that people think about moral conflicts all the time, and the reality is that moral thinking involves a gut reaction to an event. After encountering something that is immoral, people then try to cognitively justify their reactions. This is the _____ criticism.

• A) culture versus family
• B) justice versus care
• C) conscious/deliberate versus unconscious/automatic
• D) moral thought versus moral behavior

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Definitions:

Bromination

A chemical reaction involving the addition or substitution of bromine to an organic compound, often used in synthesis.

Mononitration

The chemical process of introducing one nitro group (-NO2) to a molecule, commonly used in the synthesis of explosives and various organic compounds.

Major Organic Product

The main product produced in the greatest amount when organic compounds undergo a chemical reaction.

Major Organic Product

The primary product formed in greater yield during an organic chemical reaction.