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Why does Hogan criticize the concept of postconventional morality?
Hogan feels that it is dangerous for people to place their own principles above society and the law.
What is one of the criticisms of Kohlberg's theory mentioned in the text?
Some argue that Kohlberg's stages are culturally biased.
What does Simpson criticize about Kohlberg's approach to moral development?
Simpson criticizes Kohlberg for developing a stage model based on Western philosophy and applying it to non-Western cultures without considering their differing moral outlooks.
In what way do researchers find that villagers differ in moral development from Kohlberg's stages?
Villagers tend to stop at stage 3, which may not fully capture their moral development.
Why do some psychologists have reservations about Kohlberg's concept of postconventional morality?
Not everyone is enthusiastic about placing personal principles above societal norms and laws.
Test your understanding of Kohlberg's theory on moral development through a scenario involving Heinz and his actions. Explore the different stages of moral reasoning as outlined by Kohlberg.
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