During economic recessions, when large corporations must lay off many workers, those who retain their jobs sometimes feel ____. They think: "That's not really fair. I don't necessarily deserve to keep my job when so many other great workers are now unemployed. I shouldn't really still be here either..."
A) schadenfreude
B) survivor guilt
C) shame
D) catharsis

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Survivor guilt is a common feeling among individuals who have kept their jobs during mass layoffs or economic downturns. They may feel guilty about their job security and wonder if they truly deserved to keep their jobs while others were let go. This can lead to a sense of unease, anxiety, or even depression. Schadenfreude refers to feeling pleasure in the misfortune of others, which is not applicable in this scenario. Shame and catharsis are not accurate descriptions of the feeling being described.

During Economic Recessions, When Large Corporations Must Lay Off Many