Moral Licensing
Is moral licensing a hidden risk in ethical decision-making?
4.3 (15)
36 mins
Examine how moral licensing can distort ethical decision-making and weaken self-restraint. Understand the psychological loops that justify bad behavior after good deeds.
Ep 1:
The Psychology of Moral Licensing
Ep 2:
Are Moral Rules Shaped by Culture or Ethics?
Ep 3:
Does Reward-Based Thinking Encourage Moral Licensing?
Ep 4:
Can Moral Licensing Undermine Self-Regulation?
Ep 5:
How Does Moral Licensing Lead to Unethical Decision Making?
Ep 6:
How Does the Halo Effect Lead to Moral Licensing?
Ep 7:
Can Shifting Your Mindset Break the Cycle of Moral Licensing?
Ep 8:
How Can Self-Justification Influence Moral Licensing?
Discussions (13)
Silas
Level 3 · 9 mo agoDamn this explains exactly why I destroy a pizza after one gym session lol. The mental gymnastics are killing my gains... brain really thinks I earned a treat just for doing the bare minimum 🗿
Duke
Level 3 · 9 mo agoThat gym example hits hard. I do a quick workout and tell myself I earned that extra beer. Classic trap.
Stephen
Level 7 · 8 mo agoIf thinking about volunteering justifies a treat, I’m pretty sure I’ve earned a new Commander deck.
