Research on Kohlberg's Theory Indicates That

question 90

Multiple Choice

Research on Kohlberg's theory indicates that

• A) most young people reach Stage 6 by the end of high school.
• B) few people move beyond Stage 4.
• C) males are more advanced in moral reasoning than females.
• D) real-life moral reasoning is based on social conformity.

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