Larry and Carol are tested twice on moral reasoning.When Kohlberg's measures are used,Carol gets a lower score than Larry.When Gilligan's approach is used,both individuals score at the same level.Which of the following is likely to be a reason for this discrepancy?
A)Gilligan's approach is not as accurate and precise as Kohlberg's approach.
B)Kohlberg's theory is a justice perspective, while Gilligan's theory is a care perspective.
C)Gilligan's approach does not emphasize on interpersonal relationships, like Kohlberg's theory.
D)Unlike Kohlberg's theory, Gilligan's theory is biased against women.

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Kohlberg's theory is based on a justice perspective where individuals make moral decisions based on principles of fairness and justice, whereas Gilligan's theory is based on a care perspective, where decisions are based on concerns for others and relationships. Therefore, it is possible that Carol scored lower on Kohlberg's measure because her moral reasoning is based on a care perspective, which is not as valued in the justice perspective. On the other hand, both individuals may score similarly on Gilligan's measure because it emphasizes the importance of interpersonal relationships. Thus, the discrepancy in scores between the two measures can be explained by the fact that they are based on different moral perspectives.

Larry and Carol Are Tested Twice on Moral Reasoning