In a Survey, Participants Were Asked Whether Buying a Stolen

Multiple Choice

In a survey, participants were asked whether buying a stolen television is morally right. More than 80 percent of the respondents said that it is morally wrong. However, 50 percent of the respondents admitted that they would buy the television if guaranteed that they would not be caught. In the context of the scenario, which of the following statements would most likely serve as a criticism for Lawrence Kohlberg's theory on moral development?

A) As people age, their moral reasoning is increasingly based on the application of standards set by others.
B) Moral thinking is an intuitive gut reaction.
C) Purchasing stolen property is an accepted social convention.
D) Moral reasoning can sometimes be a shelter for immoral behavior.