Bicol University

Bicol University Gubat Campus

Gubat, Sorsogon

GEC 18-ETHICS

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Activity 2

Exploration Activity/ Independent Study

Objective: To have a better understanding of Kohlberg’s stages of moral development and identify why
his research assistant (Carol Gilligan) made an argument about his theory.

Steps:

a. Go online, research the questions, and look up information that are relevant to the
objective.
b. Allow time for reading and reflection.
c. Use your own words to write one paragraph essay on answering the following questions.
(5points each)

1. Why does Carol Gilligan criticize Kohlberg’s theory of stages of moral development? (5 pts)
2. Write an essay discussing the Lawrence Kohlberg’s comprehensive stages of moral development
and their respective descriptions. Cite specific(situation) examples.
3. What are the salient points of Carol Gilligan’s argument against Kohlberg’s theory?
4. Why did Kohlberg choose all male respondents in his theory of moral development? If he
included female in his study, will it affect the results of his theory?