Regarding research on moral development, which of the following statements is FALSE?
A)Carol Gilligan believed that male psychologists have defined moral maturity in terms of justice and autonomy.
B)From Kohlberg's perspective, a woman's concern with relationships would be considered a strength rather than a weakness in reaching postconventional morality.
C)Carol Gilligan identified caring as a major element of moral development and believed that males may lag behind in achieving it.
D)Several studies have found little or no difference in men's and women's overall moral reasoning abilities.

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Kohlberg's theory of moral development suggests that a focus on justice and rights is indicative of higher stages of moral reasoning, particularly at the postconventional level. He did not specifically regard a woman's concern with relationships as a strength in reaching this level. Instead, Carol Gilligan criticized Kohlberg's model for underrepresenting the moral reasoning of women, who might emphasize care and relationships more than justice and autonomy.

Regarding Research on Moral Development, Which of the Following Statements