Doubt has been cast on Carol Gilligan's assertion about females and the care perspective because
A) the theory is not testable.
B) her predictions are only valid for females.
C) the "distinctive voice" concept is true only of females in middle age.
D) some research studies have shown no major differences between boys and girls using the care or justice perspective.

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Some research studies have shown no major differences between boys and girls using the care or justice perspective, which casts doubt on Gilligan's assertion about females and the care perspective. The other options are incorrect: A) not being testable does not necessarily invalidate a theory; B) Gilligan's predictions are not only valid for females, but her theory suggests that females are more likely to use the care perspective; C) the distinctive voice concept applies to adolescent and adult females, not just those in middle age.

Doubt Has Been Cast on Carol Gilligan's Assertion About Females