A number of people at Emma's company were recently laid off due to the economy. Even though Emma did not lose her job, she nonetheless feels uncomfortable with the situation. She thinks it is unfair that she still has her job while so many other people were laid off. Social psychologists would say that Emma is experiencing a contemporary version of ____.

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Emma is experiencing survivor guilt, which is a common feeling among individuals who survive a traumatic or tragic event while others do not. Despite not losing her job, Emma is still feeling guilty and conflicted about her situation while so many others are suffering.

A Number of People at Emma's Company Were Recently Laid