A city council member is widely praised for championing a complex, city-wide recycling initiative, arguing that it is a moral obligation to protect the environment for future generations, even though it is unpopular and politically risky. Later that week, the same council member is observed telling their child to lie about their age to get a cheaper ticket at the movie theater. Which of the following best explains this apparent contradiction in moral behavior?

Analyzing a Shift in Moral Reasoning