Summarize the criticisms that have been made of Kohlberg's theory of moral development in terms of (a) the use of moral dilemmas to assess stages of moral development, (b) the types of issues that Kohlberg was interested in, and (c) the role of characteristics other than moral reasoning
What will be an ideal response?
The moral dilemmas that are typically used to assess one's stage of moral reasoning are seen by some as being too far removed from the everyday experiences of most people to be relevant.
Kohlberg was criticized for emphasizing the underlying morality of such broad social issues as civil rights, free speech, and wilderness preservation at the expense of such everyday, micromoral issues as courtesy, helpfulness, and caring about particular people.
Recent research has shown that the ability to engage in moral reasoning does not always account for moral behavior. The strength and stability of one's self-concept also plays a role.
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