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Unit 6 – Developmental Psychology
Topic 6.6
What is the key difference between Kohlberg and Gilligan's theories of moral development?
Gilligan proposed a stage-based theory of moral development, while Kohlberg did not.
Kohlberg's theory considered the effect of community standards and culture, while Gilligan's theory did not.
Kohlberg focused on stages of cognitive moral reasoning, while Gilligan emphasized gender differences in moral decision-making.
Kohlberg believed that morality was based on personal principles, while Gilligan thought it was about adherence to social norms.
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