Question

Which of the following is a criticism of Kohlberg's theory of moral reasoning?

Please select the best answer from the choices provided
Research indicates that cognition influences moral development.
Research finds that individuals generally progress through moral reasoning stages as age increases.
Research indicates that moral development may differ across cultures.
Research indicates that an individual's moral reasoning is connected to moral behavior.

Answer 1

Research indicates that moral development may differ across cultures.

Kohlberg claimed his stages were universal; cross-cultural findings that moral reasoning varies are a common criticism of his theory.