Kohlberg's belief that the development of moral judgement is intricately related to the development of cognitive skills built on the work of ________.
A)Gilligan
B)Erikson
C)Piaget
D)Freud

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Kohlberg built on Piaget's theory of cognitive development, specifically his concept of moral realism and the transition to moral relativism. Kohlberg believed that as children's cognitive abilities develop, their understanding of morality becomes more complex and they are able to reason about higher-level ethical issues. Therefore, Piaget's work provided a foundation for Kohlberg's theory of moral development.

Kohlberg's Belief That the Development of Moral Judgement Is Intricately