Have you ever wondered if your good deeds actually make you a better person, or do they simply give you a license to behave poorly later on? This intriguing question is at the heart of moral licensing, a phenomenon where individuals, having performed a good act, subsequently feel entitled to act in ways that may not align with their moral compass. In this article, we delve into the complexities of moral licensing, exploring how it operates in real-life scenarios and the psychological underpinnings that drive it.