Researchers at State University are conducting a meta-analysis of studies on gender differences in moral reasoning. If their results are consistent with previous research, they are likely to find that:
A) men and women have entirely different approaches to moral reasoning.
B) there are only slight differences in male and female responses to moral dilemmas, and both males and females use a mix of justice and care perspectives.
C) men, more than women, tend to stress the importance of maintaining interpersonal relationships and responding to the needs of others.
D) moral reasoning predicts moral behavior for women but not for men.

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Previous research on gender differences in moral reasoning has generally found only slight differences between men and women. Both genders tend to use a mix of justice and care perspectives in their moral reasoning. Therefore, it is likely that the meta-analysis conducted by the researchers at State University will also find that there are only slight differences in male and female responses to moral dilemmas.

Researchers at State University Are Conducting a Meta-Analysis of Studies