Kohlberg's theory of moral development falls under which CAP domain?

• A. Cognitive
• B. Affective
• C. Psychomotor
• D. Social

Answer: (B)

Kohlberg's theory is about how people think through moral issues. It focuses on moral reasoning—the processes of deciding, justifying, and advancing through stages of ethical judgment. That is a cognitive activity, involving thinking and mental operations, rather than feelings or physical actions. So the cognitive domain best fits Kohlberg's work. The affective domain covers emotions, attitudes, and values, which, while related to morality, aren’t the primary focus of his stages. The psychomotor domain involves movement and physical skills, which aren’t relevant here. The social domain can relate to interpersonal behavior, but Kohlberg’s contribution is specifically about cognitive moral reasoning.