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Applying the Relevance Realization Theory of Cognitive Function to Moral Decision-Making Across Adulthood

2024-08-12

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<p>One of the markers of human cognitive agency is the capacity for moral cognition. Across a range of societies, older adults are perceived as more moral than younger adults. Interestingly, research shows that compared to younger adults, older adults are more likely to endorse deontological (as opposed to utilitarian) ethics. This age difference has been explained in terms of cognitive decline and socioemotional...

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