When children think about the negative aspects of something they have done or their moral failures, they experience a sense of ___________, but when they feel badly about a personal failure or something they believe they cannot change, they experience ___________.
A) shame; guilt
B) empathy; shame
C) guilt; empathy
D) guilt; shame

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

When children reflect on their moral failures or negative actions, they experience guilt. Guilt is associated with specific actions and the desire to make amends. However, when they feel bad about personal failures or aspects of themselves they believe they cannot change, they experience shame. Shame is more about the self as a whole rather than specific actions.

When Children Think About the Negative Aspects of Something They