Cross-sectional and longitudinal data (Colby et al., 1983; Colby & Kohlberg, 1987) show that stage 1 reasoning
a. ends at about age 18.
b. begins at about age 18.
c. persists into the early 30s.
d. peaks at age 14.
Answer: a. ends at about age 18.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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