Gilligan Argues That Kohlberg's Theory of Moral Understanding __________

question 50

Multiple Choice

Gilligan argues that Kohlberg's theory of moral understanding __________.

• A) does not adequately represent the morality of girls and women
• B) does not adequately represent the morality of boys and men
• C) shows that there are no sex differences in moral reasoning
• D) overemphasizes the role of emotion in moral judgment

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Definitions:

Dominant-Recessive Genes Principle

A genetic principle in which the dominant allele masks the effect of a recessive allele in heterozygous pairs.

Dominant Gene

A genetic sequence that overpowers and determines the expression of a trait over another allele.

Recessive Gene

A gene that produces its characteristic phenotype only when its allele is identical, being masked by the effects of a dominant gene when paired with it.

Down Syndrome

A genetic disorder caused by the presence of all or part of an extra 21st chromosome, characterized by physical growth delays, characteristic facial features, and varying degrees of intellectual disability.