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Franklin is very upset because his teacher will not let him turn in an assignment late. His main argument is that he had started the project and he fully intended to finish it and turn it in. Even though he honestly forgot about the due date, his intention to turn it in is, in his view, the most important factor. He is demonstrating:________.

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Answer:Autonomous Morality

Explanation:Autonomous Morality is common in children within the age of 9-10 yrs. It is also referred to as moral relativism. It is subjective moralism , based on one's own rules this is evaluated based on intentions and not consequences. Franklin for example is basing his reasoning on the fact that he intended to submit the assignment and neglecting the fact that there are consequences not submitting it later.

Heteronomous morality on the other side is based on reality and is called moral realism.

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