When Considering Kohlberg's Work on Moral Development in Addition to Gilligan's

question 29

Multiple Choice

When considering Kohlberg's work on moral development in addition to Gilligan's work, which of the following is true?

• A)Gilligan's work on moral reasoning emphasized justice and equality whereas Kohlberg's did not.
• B)Kohlberg's original research had an equal amount of males and females as participants, therefore his theory applies to all individuals.
• C)Kohlberg's research concludes that moral reasoning differs between the sexes, with women attaining a higher level than men.
• D)Kohlberg's work in moral reasoning emphasized compassion, caring, and concern for others.

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Definitions:

Reinforcement

In psychology, a process that increases the likelihood of a behavior by adding or removing stimuli following the behavior.

Superego

In psychoanalytic theory, the part of a person's mind that acts as a self-critical conscience, reflecting social standards learned from parents and teachers.

Overcompensating

Making up for a deficiency or failure in one area by exerting extra effort or demonstrating excessive behavior in another area.

Social Cognitive Theory

A theory suggesting that people learn through observation, imitation, and modeling, incorporating the effects of behavior, environment, and cognition.