Psychological egoism is a:
A)basic moral principle.
B)moral theory.
C)description of the true nature of our motivations.
D)description of how morality trumps psychology.

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Psychological egoism is a descriptive theory of human motivation that suggests that people always act in their own self-interest, even when they appear to be acting altruistically. It is not a basic moral principle or theory, nor does it suggest that morality trumps psychology.

Psychological Egoism Is A