Which of the following statements about self-conscious emotions in middle childhood is true?
A) Children feel guilty only if an adult or peer is present to witness their transgressions.
B) Children feel guilty for any mishap, including those that are accidental.
C) Pride motivates children to take on further challenges, whereas guilt prompts them to strive for self-improvement.
D) Children rarely feel guilty for cheating or lying unless they are caught or punished for their behavior.
C
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a) ethology b) evolutionary perspective c) behavioral genetics d) sociocultural theory
Hippocrates diagnoses one of his patients as suffering from mania. The patient is
probably ______. a. excessively depressed c. schizophrenic b. excessively excited d. autistic