Which of the following best describes how children’s moral behavior may differ from moral reasoning as they grow older?
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Correct answer: Children may reason well yet act on peer pressure, emotion, or context
Research suggests moral reasoning (what one thinks is right) does not always predict actual moral behaviour — real-life choices are also shaped by emotions, social pressures, and context.
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