Which of the Following Statements Represents a Criticism of Lawrence

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements represents a criticism of Lawrence Kohlberg's theory of moral development?

• A)His theory places too much emphasis on moral behavior and not enough emphasis on moral thought.
• B)Moral stages suggested by his theory appear somewhat later in age than he suggested.
• C)His theory emphasizes relationships and concern for others over abstract principles of justice.
• D)Moral reasoning at the lower stages is rarely found in the real world.

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