According to the social domain model, how should moral reasoning be evaluated?
A. Moral reasoning is based on objectively right or wrong decisions that apply universally.
B. There is only one principle: moral behavior should produce the greatest good for the greatest number of people.
C. Behavior is moral if a good outcome results, and immoral if a bad outcome results.
D. Moral reasoning needs to be considered in the context in which moral judgments are being made at a given time.
Answer: D
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