Question

What is a major criticism of Kohlberg's theory?

• A. It overemphasizes cultural differences in morality.
• B. It is based solely on emotional development.
• C. It focuses primarily on Western male perspectives.
• D. It does not account for cognitive development.

Answer 1

Answer:

C. It focuses primarily on Western male perspectives.

• Kohlberg's theory has been criticized for being biased towards Western, male-centered views, as it was based largely on studies with boys and men, potentially overlooking differences in how women and non-Western cultures reason morally.