Why do imperfect people do imperfect things, what are the reasons?

– Socially acceptable practice we later deem wrong – ‘Misdemeanor’-level wrongs that we try to justify (e.g., taking shortcuts) – Missing something, especially with new methods or technology – One can become involved in research ethics violations through the wrongs of others. – Sometimes the right thing to do just isn’t clear – Self-deception and other psychological tendencies