Author Question: Research into the accuracy of Kohlberg's theory of morality development finds that his theory is ... (Read 54 times)

Zulu123 · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

Research into the accuracy of Kohlberg's theory of morality development finds that his theory is most useful in understanding moral reasoning in cultures with ____ philosophical and religious traditions.

a. Eastern
b. Western
c. mutualistic
d. egalitarian

Question 2

Chao was raised in a Hindu family, and he is now a teenager. He is presented with the Heinz dilemma constructed by Lawrence Kohlberg. What would he likely recommend as a course of action for Heinz, based on the precepts of his religious and cultural upbringing?

a. Heinz should not steal the drug because we are each meant to walk our own path and our own journey, and interfering in the journey of his wife would be considered sinful.
b. Heinz should not steal the drug because theft of property is an unforgiveable violation of spiritual rules.
c. Heinz should steal the drug because he will be rewarded in heaven for engaging in an altruistic act.
d. Heinz should steal the drug because caring for others is the most important value.