Limitations of Kohlberg’s theory

• 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