More than 80 percent of the respondents to a survey said that buying a stolen television set is morally wrong.Yet,50 percent admitted they would buy a stolen set if guaranteed they would not be caught.Which of the following statements would serve as a criticism for Kohlberg's theory?

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Kohlberg's theory suggests that moral reasoning leads to moral behavior, but the survey presented in the question demonstrates that this is not always the case. Many people may have high levels of moral reasoning, but still engage in immoral behavior due to other factors such as personal gain or social pressure. Therefore, the survey results undermine Kohlberg's theory and suggest that moral thought does not always predict moral behavior.

More Than 80 Percent of the Respondents to a Survey