Moral disengagement refers to the cognitive process of rationalizing immoral behavior or unethical decisions. It allows a person to distance themselves from the negative consequences of their actions and justify their behavior without feeling guilty or ashamed. This is a common phenomenon observed in people across different age groups, cultures, and moral orientations.

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Moral Disengagement

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Moral disengagement

A) tends to only be found in individuals with conduct disorders.
B) allows a person to justify his or her own immoral behavior.
C) is a basic component of the theory of mind.
D) is found exclusively in premoral thinkers.

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