The Existence of Postconventional Morality Is a Matter of Speculation

question 52

Multiple Choice

The existence of postconventional morality is a matter of speculation because

• A) it is so rare that no clear evidence exists that Stage 6 actually follows Stage 5.
• B) researchers disagree about how to assess it.
• C) Kohlberg himself was unclear about moral reasoning at that stage.
• D) it tends to emerge spontaneously in collectivist societies.

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