Gilligan's Criticism of Kohlberg's Theory Is That Many Women Emphasize

question 90

Multiple Choice

Gilligan's criticism of Kohlberg's theory is that many women emphasize maintaining the goodwill and approval of others, which places them at which stage of Kohlberg's theory of moral development?

• A) Obedience and punishment orientation
• B) Good boy morality
• C) Authority and morality that maintains the social order
• D) Morality of individual principles and conscience

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