Carol Gilligan has argued that Kohlberg's theory of moral reasoning puts too much emphasis on __________ and not enough emphasis on __________.
A) justice; caring
B) caring; justice
C) cognition; behavior
D) behavior; cognition

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Carol Gilligan criticized Lawrence Kohlberg's theory of moral development for overemphasizing justice and underemphasizing caring. She argued that Kohlberg's framework did not adequately capture the moral reasoning of women, who, she suggested, are more likely to approach ethical dilemmas through a lens of care and relationships rather than abstract principles of justice.

Carol Gilligan Has Argued That Kohlberg's Theory of Moral Reasoning