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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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Guilt is the feeling of having done something wrong or made a mistake, whereas shame is the feeling of being inherently bad or unworthy as a person. Choice A reflects this distinction, with guilt focusing on the action taken, while shame is a more general judgment of oneself.

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

While Guilt Might Say, , Shame Would Say,