According to Stephen Satris, the ethical relativism espoused by many college students:

A. is the result of critical analysis of universal moral theories.
B. shows just how dependent today's college students are on their relatives for moral guidance.
C. stems from a genuine belief that there are no objective moral principles.
D. is used as a defense mechanism to avoid thinking about moral issues.


Answer: D

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