Moral Grandstanding

Coping Behavior

Behavioral CopingMaladaptive Coping

negative valencehigh arousal

Description

Using moral talk to seek social status or dominance rather than to express actual virtue.

Physiological Effects

Feeling judged, inferior, or silenced

Reflection Tip

Is this about doing good, or looking good?

De-escalation Tip

Focus on actions and impact, not high-minded rhetoric.

Associated Emotion Triggers (5)

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