Sari Consciously Believes That Shoplifting Is Morally Wrong

question 79

Multiple Choice

Sari consciously believes that shoplifting is morally wrong. At the same time, in her circle of friends there are several people whom she admires who routinely engage in minor acts of shoplifting. If Sari is in a situation where she has a clear opportunity to shoplift, what does research suggest she is most likely to do?

• A) shoplift
• B) not shoplift
• C) shoplift if her conscious attitudes towards shoplifting are not active
• D) shoplift if her conscious attitudes towards more severe crimes (e.g., murder) are not active

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Definitions:

Ethical Environment

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