Which of the following statements about self-conscious emotions is true?
A) They are emotions that are present in humans and other animals.
B) These emotions appear in the first six months of the infant's development.
C) They include emotions like surprise, interest, joy, anger, sadness, fear, and disgust.
D) They involve the emotional reactions of others when they are generated.

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Self-conscious emotions are those that require self-awareness and an understanding of one's own actions and the actions of others. These include emotions like guilt, shame, and embarrassment, and they involve the emotional reactions of others when they are generated. Option A is incorrect because self-conscious emotions are unique to humans and are not present in other animals. Option B is incorrect because most self-conscious emotions do not appear until later in infancy or early childhood. Option C is incorrect because the emotions listed are not all self-conscious emotions, and not all self-conscious emotions are listed.

Which of the Following Statements About Self-Conscious Emotions Is True