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moral development  

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  • Moral development describes the strata through which human beings progress in their understanding and their reasoning of whether actions are right or wrong. As we age, our understanding of moral behavior and the reasons for acting morally increase in depth and complexity in a predictable manner. [Source: Encyclopedia of Public Relations; Moral Development]

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