Abstract Moral hypocrisy occurs when a person explicitly endorses a moral standard and yet behaves in violation of it. This study examined the effects of two positive emotions, pride and gratitude, on moral hypocrisy in an Asian context.

What are some examples of hypocrisy?

An example of a hypocrite is a person who says they care about the environment, but are constantly littering. Someone who practices hypocrisy, who pretends to hold beliefs, or whose actions are not consistent with their claimed beliefs.

What are the 3 different types of hypocrisy?

They identified four forms of hypocrisy that should emerge in perceptions of self and others' hypocrisy: inconsistency, pretence, blame, and complacency.