Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
A moral decision refers to an individual's choice or action based on their personal beliefs about what is right or wrong in a particular situation.
Related terms
Moral development: The process through which individuals acquire their ethical beliefs and values, often influenced by factors such as culture, religion, and personal experiences.
Ethical principles: Fundamental rules or guidelines that help determine what is morally right or wrong in different situations (e.g., honesty, fairness).
Conscience: An internal sense of right and wrong that guides an individual's moral decision-making process.