Psychologist Lawrence Kohlberg had the same questions, leading him to develop a theory of moral development that focuses on how children develop morality and ethical reasoning. This theory suggests ...

Moral development is less dependent on the age of the individual and focuses more on the thinking and problem-solving skills ...

Early theories have emphasized reflective reasoning (see Lawrence Kohlberg), while more recent ... how reflecting on reasons influences moral dilemma judgments, focusing on sensitivity to ...

Kohlberg put almost no emphasis on an individual’s age and focused on their needs and motives. His famous research focused on the responses that individuals gave on a series of moral dilemmas.