Term ID: T3710

Moral Emotion

/moral-emotion/
Feelings that arise in response to moral violations or virtuous actions, motivating ethical behavior.
Example: Guilt after lying, empathy for suffering others, or pride following acts of kindness and generosity.

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Reference: Haidt (2003)