Scores on Kohlberg's measures of moral reasoning predict moral behavior

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Research has shown that Kohlberg's measures of moral reasoning are better predictors of moral behavior for older children and adults than for younger children. This may be because younger children's moral behavior is influenced more by situational factors than by their level of moral reasoning. However, even for older individuals, there is not a perfect correlation between moral reasoning and behavior, as other factors such as emotions and social influence also play a role.

Scores on Kohlberg's Measures of Moral Reasoning Predict Moral Behavior