Kohlberg vs. Ethic of Care in Moral Development

Very Hard Unit 6: Developmental Psychology Moral Development

In the study of moral development, Kohlberg's theory identifies three main levels: pre-conventional, conventional, and post-conventional. Within these levels are specific stages that reflect the reasoning behind moral choices. Additionally, feminist psychology challenges Kohlberg's perspective by emphasizing an ethic of care, suggesting alternative moral frameworks that prioritize relationships and community over individual rights. Recently, research has also explored the role of emotions and social context in informing moral decision-making. Considering these perspectives, which of the following statements accurately reflects a nuanced understanding of moral development?

Kohlberg's stages are universally applicable across cultures, with no variations in moral reasoning observed.

Moral development is primarily cognitive and neglects the influence of emotions on ethical decision-making.

The ethic of care emphasizes interpersonal relationships and has been identified as an alternative to Kohlberg's theory.

Post-conventional morality is exclusively focused on individual rights at the expense of societal norms.

Societal context has no significant impact on the moral reasoning processes proposed by Kohlberg.

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