A social activist has a subjective view of morality and this is reflected in her riveting speech during a demonstration outside city hall. That is, she has an underlying belief that
A) the actions of others make sense to them and should not be judged.
B) circumstances play a role in behavior and the end may justify the means.
C) ethical standards apply to all people in all situations at all times.
D) right and wrong exist apart from cultural values or beliefs.

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The activist's underlying belief that circumstances can play a role in behavior and that the end may justify the means indicates a subjective view of morality. This suggests that she does not believe in ethical standards that apply to all people in all situations at all times (C) or that right and wrong exist apart from cultural values or beliefs (D). While it is possible that she also believes that the actions of others should not be judged (A), this is not necessarily reflected in her speech during the demonstration.

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