Which is NOT a major criticism of Kohlberg's stages of moral development?
A)Some studies have found situational factors to be more important than the moral stages.
B)Cultural differences in morality have been noted.
C)There is a possible gender bias favoring men.
D)There is a possible age bias favoring the young.

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Kohlberg's stages of moral development have been criticized for several reasons, but an age bias favoring the young is not among the major criticisms. The theory has been critiqued for potentially overlooking situational factors, cultural differences, and for having a gender bias that may favor men, as it was primarily based on studies with male subjects. However, the criticism regarding age bias typically concerns the theory not adequately accounting for how moral reasoning might change or not change significantly in older adulthood, rather than favoring the young.

Which Is NOT a Major Criticism of Kohlberg's Stages of Moral