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Psychology & Behavior

Moral Licensing: Why Doing Good Can Lead to Bad Choices (Psychology of Ethical Behavior)

Psychology reveals how doing good might unconsciously justify bad choices, encouraging deeper understanding of moral licensing and its surprising effects.

Curious Minds Team
December 31, 2025

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Psychology & Behavior

Moral Licensing: Why Doing Good Can Lead to Bad Choices

Observing how good deeds can justify unethical behavior reveals why understanding moral licensing is essential to maintaining true integrity.

Moriz Bella
August 31, 2025

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Psychology & Behavior

Moral Licensing: Why Doing Good Can Lead to Bad Choices

Fascinating yet deceptive, moral licensing explains why doing good might lead you to justify bad choices—discover how to recognize and counteract this hidden trap.