Self-Conscious Emotions Are Different from Other Emotions in That They

question 193

Multiple Choice

Self-conscious emotions are different from other emotions in that they

• A) relate to our consciousness of others' reactions to us.
• B) are more easily discerned from facial expressions.
• C) develop earlier.
• D) are always focused on other people.

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