Merle Fossum and Marilyn Mason defined shame as:

A. a poor decision that leads to embarrassment.
B. a chronic depression that leads to drug abuse.
C. a feeling of guilt for doing something unethical.
D. a feeling of short-term embarrassment in a private domain.
E. the self looking in on itself and finding the self lacking or flawed.


Answer: E

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___________________is a member of the United Nations Association's Council of Organizations -

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