Carol Gilligan's Theory of Moral Development Differs from Lawrence Kohlberg's

question 61

Multiple Choice

Carol Gilligan's theory of moral development differs from Lawrence Kohlberg's theory in that it:

• A)Focuses more on a "human rights" perspective of moral development
• B)Focuses more on the development of caring and compassion
• C)Proposes that boys exhibit more rapid moral development than girls
• D)Proposes that girls exhibit more rapid moral development than boys

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