While Guilt Might Say, ____, Shame Would Say, ____

question 131

Multiple Choice

While guilt might say, ____, shame would say, ____.

• A) "I did a bad thing", "I am a bad person"
• B) "I am a bad person", "I did a bad thing"
• C) "I hate myself", "other people hate me"
• D) "other people hate me", "I hate myself"

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Definitions:

Emotional Conflicts

Internal struggles that occur when a person experiences opposing emotions or desires, often leading to stress or psychological discomfort.

Repression

A psychological defense mechanism where unwanted or uncomfortable thoughts, feelings, or desires are pushed out of conscious awareness.

Unconscious Mind

A part of the mind that is inaccessible to the conscious mind but that affects behavior and emotions.

Unacceptable Ideas

Concepts, thoughts, or plans considered inappropriate or offensive within a given context or community.