Moral Licensing: Why We Justify the Ice Cream After the Gym

The paradox of moral licensing: the more we pat ourselves on the back for our goodness, the easier it becomes to turn a blind eye to our lapses. “I worked really hard this week. So, I deserve to binge-watch five episodes of The Crown this weekend.” “I ran 6 miles today. What’s the harm in eating […]

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