Limitations of Kohlberg’s theory

Cards (3)

  • What is a major limitation of Kohlberg’s theory?
    • it focuses on moral thinking rather than actual behaviour, which can be influenced by personal gains
  • What did Krebs & Denton (2005) find about moral decision-making?
    • people often use moral reasoning to justify actions after making a decision, rather than guiding behaviour
  • How is Kohlberg’s theory gender-biased?
    • it was based only on male samples and emphasises justice over care, with Gilligan (1982) argues reflects a male perspective