Which is true concerning Kohlberg's theory of moral development?
A) He was more concerned with reasons behind a decision than with the actual decision itself.
B) He thought development ended during adolescence.
C) He thought that stages of development were culturally determined.
D) He believed that at least half of the adult population would reach the highest stage.

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Kohlberg's theory was focused on the reasoning behind moral decisions rather than the actual decisions themselves.

Answer: B)
 Kohlberg originally believed that moral development ended in adolescence, but later revised his theory to include post-conventional stages that could continue into adulthood.

Answer: C)
 While Kohlberg's theory was based on research conducted in the United States and Western Europe, he believed that the stages of moral development were universal and not culturally determined.

Answer: D)
 Kohlberg believed that only a small percentage of the adult population would reach the highest stage of moral development.

Which Is True Concerning Kohlberg's Theory of Moral Development