The fact that pride, guilt, empathy, and sympathy require strong caregiving supports to develop indicates that
A) these emotions are present in all species.
B) morality is fully explained by its biological foundations.
C) morality cannot be fully explained by its biological foundations.
D) these are basic emotions.

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The fact that caregiving supports are necessary for the development of certain moral emotions suggests that biological factors alone cannot fully explain morality. This implies that there are likely social and cultural factors that also contribute to the development of moral behavior. Therefore, choice C is the best answer. Option A is incorrect as the presence of these emotions in other species is not relevant to this argument. Option B is incorrect as it implies that there is no role for social or cultural factors in morality. Option D is incorrect as it does not address the issue of the development of moral emotions.

The Fact That Pride, Guilt, Empathy, and Sympathy Require Strong