You Already Know That Many Have Criticized Lawrence Kohlberg's Exclusion

Multiple Choice

You already know that many have criticized Lawrence Kohlberg's exclusion of women in his study. Your professor tells you that many critics have found flaws in the studies of Kohlberg and Carol Gilligan and asks you to name one. Based on your reading, which is your best response?

A) The dilemmas facing the participants were all hypothetical. People might have reacted differently if the situations were real.
B) The demographics of the participants were too diverse. Different groups may react differently depending on their socialization.
C) The participants were studied for a moment in time. Moral reasoning likely changes over a period of decades.
D) The study did not consider the behavioral effects of both nature and nurture on participants.