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Morality - GCSE Psychology Definition

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Morality refers to the set of rules or beliefs about what is right and wrong behaviour. It helps people decide how to act in different situations and is often shaped by cultural, religious, or personal values.

In psychology, studying morality involves exploring why people make certain choices and how they understand fairness, justice, and empathy. Moral development often happens as children grow up, learning about the difference between good and bad through family, friends, and society.

Understanding morality is important for figuring out how people interact with each other and how they make decisions.

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