Which of the Following Is an Argument Made by Critics

question 85

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an argument made by critics of Kohlberg's stages based on research on civil rights:

• A)as children mature, their appreciation of the freedoms we take for granted decreases
• B)in adulthood, people's support for civil rights relates only to their moral reasoning, not their political attitudes
• C)the rationales children use to justify civil rights remain constant with age
• D)judgments about civil rights change when competing moral issues are involved

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Definitions:

Utilitarian Theory

An ethical theory that suggests the best action is the one that maximizes utility, typically defined as that which produces the greatest well-being of the greatest number of people.

Predict Outcomes

The process of forecasting the probable results or consequences of an action or event based on current data or trends.

Self-interest

Acting based on one’s own benefit or advantage, often disregarding others.

Utilitarian Theory

A normative ethical theory that proposes actions are right if they benefit the majority, aiming to maximize happiness and reduce suffering.