The connection between more mature moral reasoning and action is ________, which suggests that ________.

A. nonexistent; moral reasoning has no measurable impact on behavior
B. only modest; mature moral thinkers behave less morally than others
C. only modest; other factors, such as cultural beliefs, affect moral action
D. strong; improving reasoning skills will help people make more moral decisions


Answer: C

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