While Guilt Is Generally a Negative Emotion, It Can Serve

question 27

Multiple Choice

While guilt is generally a negative emotion, it can serve some important social functions.One such function is _____________.

• A)Socialization
• B)The distribution of negative consequences of bad social interactions
• C)Both A and B
• D)Neither A nor B

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Definitions:

Excoriation

A skin condition characterized by the repeated picking at one's own skin, often leading to sores and scars.

Compulsive Behavior

Repetitive, often ritualistic actions that an individual feels driven to perform, usually as a response to obsessive thoughts or to reduce anxiety.

OCD-Related Disorders

A category of mental health disorders characterized by obsessions (unwanted, persistent thoughts) and compulsions (repetitive behaviors or mental acts) that significantly interfere with daily living.

Social Phobia

Social phobia is an anxiety disorder characterized by an intense fear of social situations and being judged or negatively evaluated by others.