When we behave unethically we often justify the behavior to protect our ______ so that we do not have to feel bad.

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When we behave unethically, we often justify the behavior to protect our self-concept or our perception of ourselves. We do not want to believe that we are bad people, so we rationalize our behavior to feel better about ourselves. Additionally, we may fear the consequences or punishments for our actions and therefore justify them as necessary or justified.

When We Behave Unethically We Often Justify the Behavior to Protect