The concept of "moral licensing," in the context of conflicts of interest,relates to:
A) A person receiving actual consent to proceed in a professional relationship, despite the potential for a conflict of interest to arise
B) A person receiving implied consent to proceed in a professional relationship, despite the potential for a conflict of interest to arise
C) A person who potentially will benefit from a conflict of interest agreeing to make periodic payments to reimburse any party who is adversely affected by the conflict of interest
D) A person making exaggerated claims about goods or services after having disclosed influences that create the appearance of a conflict of interest

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Moral licensing is a psychological phenomenon in which a person feels entitled to behave immorally, or in a way that conflicts with their ethical standards, after having behaved morally in the past. In the context of conflicts of interest, a person may feel morally licensed to make exaggerated claims or act unethically after having disclosed their potential conflicts of interest. Therefore, option D is the most appropriate choice.

The Concept of "Moral Licensing," in the Context of Conflicts