Moral Cognition

Moral cognition refers to the mental processes involved in understanding, reasoning about, and making judgments regarding moral issues. It encompasses how we perceive right and wrong, how we empathize with others, and how we make ethical decisions. In the field of moral psychology, researchers study the influences of emotions, culture, and social contexts on our moral beliefs and behaviors. This area of study helps explain why people may disagree on moral issues and highlights the complex interplay between reasoning and intuition in moral decision-making.