Kohlberg classified children into stages of moral development on the basis of their

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Kohlberg's classification of children into stages of moral development was based on their reasoning behind moral decisions, rather than just their age, choices made in response to moral dilemmas, or cognitive ability. Specifically, Kohlberg believed that moral development progressed through three levels (pre-conventional, conventional, and post-conventional) and that individuals moved through six stages within these levels based on their reasoning about moral dilemmas. Therefore, the best answer is D - reasoning behind moral decisions.

Kohlberg Classified Children into Stages of Moral Development on the Basis