After paying for his groceries, Linnie went to his car and loaded the bags into his trunk. On the bottom of the grocery cart, Linnie found a case of beer and realized that he hadn't been charged for it. Linnie popped it into his trunk and when he got home, he told his roommate what had happened. Linnie then said, "Oh, well, it's a big store and they can do without the money. It's really not my fault. The cashier should have spotted it and rung it up." Linnie's mental consideration best illustrates the _____ component of morality.

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Linnie's mental consideration of the situation, including his reasoning and justifications, reflects the cognitive component of morality, which involves thinking through ethical dilemmas and making judgments about right and wrong. The other options (psychomotor, behavioral, and affective) do not apply to Linnie's thought process in this scenario.

After Paying for His Groceries, Linnie Went to His Car