Of the following,whose behaviour illustrates one of the major criticisms of Kohlberg's theory of moral development?
A)Murphy, who is 20-years old, but is still in the middle level of moral reasoning.
B)Jim and his identical brother Phil, who operate at different levels of moral reasoning
C)Brent, who in conversation produces highly ethical arguments, but who illegally parked in a handicapped parking spot earlier in the day.
D)Miles, whose parents were able to help him learn to reason at higher levels.

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Brent's behaviour illustrates the criticism of Kohlberg's theory that moral reasoning does not always correspond to actual moral behaviour. Brent may produce highly ethical arguments, but his action of illegally parking in a handicapped spot shows that his behaviour does not match his reasoning level.

Of the Following,whose Behaviour Illustrates One of the Major Criticisms