While Marissa's mother answers the telephone, Marissa tries to pour her own juice. Marissa, who is only 2 1/2, can't manage the large bottle and it spills all over the floor. Which self-conscious emotion is Marissa likely to feel?

A) surprise
B) sadness
C) guilt
D) embarrassment

C) guilt Self-conscious emotions are those that relate to people's self-images or what people think about themselves; they include shame, embarrassment, guilt, and pride.

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