Longitudinal Studies Measuring Individuals' Level of Moral Reasoning Over Time

question 60

Multiple Choice

Longitudinal studies measuring individuals' level of moral reasoning over time found that

• A) many individuals skipped at least one of Kohlberg's stages.
• B) it was common for individuals to regress to lower levels of reasoning.
• C) most individuals progress to the highest levels of reasoning.
• D) higher levels of moral reasoning were more common in older adolescents and adults.

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