Carol Gilligan's Work on Moral Development Has Been Criticized Because

question 128

Multiple Choice

Carol Gilligan's work on moral development has been criticized because:

• A)the theory is not testable.
• B)her predictions are only valid for females.
• C)the "distinctive voice" concept is true only of females in middle age.
• D)girls use both moral orientations, caring and justice, as needed.

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Definitions:

Obedience

The act of following orders or directions from an authority figure, often studied in social psychology.

Social Loafing

The occurrence when people put in less effort towards achieving an objective while working in a group compared to when they are working solo.

Door-In-The-Face

A persuasion technique where a large, unreasonable request is made first and, when refused, is followed by a smaller, more reasonable request.

Compliance

The act of conforming to or following rules, guidelines, or instructions, often in a healthcare or legal context.