Only of the Following Statements About Guilt and Shame Is

question 10

Multiple Choice

Only of the following statements about guilt and shame is accurate. Which one is true?

• A) Both emotions play an important role in motivating moral and prosocial behavior.
• B) Children begin to experience guilt and shame sometime around their first birthday.
• C) Adults should avoid making children feel guilty and ashamed, as such emotions adversely affect their self-esteem.
• D) In certain circumstances guilt can enhance social-emotional development, but shame is almost always detrimental to children's long-term emotional well-being

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Cost Per Unit

The total expense incurred to produce, store, and sell one unit of a product, including overhead costs.

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