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QuizMultiple Choice

Moral Development

Question 17 • CUSD Psychology (5.0)

Which of the folllowing statements concerning assumptions and findings of Lawrence Kohlberg’s theory of moral reasoning is not accurate?

Answer
A
Research indicates that an individual may demonstrate different levels of moral reasoning at the same age.
B
According to Kohlberg, moral reasoning determines level of moral development.
C
Kohlberg claimed that moral reasoning influenced one’s moral behavior.
D
Research indicates that Kohlberg’s stages of moral reasoning are universal.

Explanation

Research has challenged the claim that Kohlberg’s stages are universal across cultures. Although the theory proposes an ordered sequence of moral reasoning, studies have found that cultural values can affect how people reason about moral dilemmas. Thus, the statement that research indicates the stages are universal is not accurate.

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