While researching a paper for his course in developmental psychology, Kiran read about a theorist who proposed that the development of moral reasoning involves distinct stages that unfold in an age-related step-by-step fashion. This theorist is:
A) Jean Piaget.
B) Erik Erikson.
C) Lev Vygotsky.
D) Lawrence Kohlberg.

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The theorist who proposed distinct stages of moral reasoning was Lawrence Kohlberg. Piaget's theory was focused on cognitive development, Erikson's theory focused on psychosocial development, and Vygotsky's theory focused on social interaction and cognitive development.

While Researching a Paper for His Course in Developmental Psychology