Research has shown that children are less likely to steal Halloween candy if there is a big mirror in front of them than if there is no mirror. This finding illustrates the fact that ____.

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The fact that children are less likely to steal Halloween candy when there is a big mirror in front of them suggests that high self-awareness tends to increase moral behavior. When people are more self-aware, they are more likely to reflect on their actions and consider their impact on others, which can lead to greater moral behavior. The looking-glass self and the concept of the generalized other are more related to the development of self-concept and identity, rather than moral behavior. The conscious part of the duplex mind (referring to the dual process theory of moral decision-making) is responsible for more deliberate and reasoned moral judgments, but this does not explain the finding that a mirror can influence behavior.

Research Has Shown That Children Are Less Likely to Steal