How do self-conscious emotions differ from basic emotions?

What will be an ideal response?


Basic emotions appear in early infancy and are universal across cultures. They include joy, sadness, anger, and surprise. Self-conscious emotions emerge in childhood around the second year. These emotions reflect a sense of self in relation to others. They include emotions such as shame, guilt, and envy.

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A. avoid all prescription medications, as they all increase anxiety B. take many naps, as people with anxiety need more sleep than nonanxious people C. avoid drinking herbal teas, as these contain chemicals that can increase anxiety D. avoid caffeinated products such as energy drinks, sodas, and coffee

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Which of these individuals would most clearly fit the DSM diagnostic criteria for transvestic disorder?

a. Carl, who collects women's boots and shoes and masturbates while holding these objects b. Danny, a gay man, who is known among members of the gay community as a drag queen c. Dennis, who dresses in women's clothing as part of his job in a Las Vegas nightclub act d. Barry, a heterosexual, who dresses in women's clothing for the purpose of sexual arousal

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According to May, the human dilemma involves:

a. our feelings of alienation b. the fact that people can experience themselves as both subjects and objects simultaneously c. our feelings of pain arising from emptiness d. the fact that we long for dependence and independence at the same time

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A supervisor who wants to measure the performance of his current employees will probably not use

A. graphic rating forms. B. objective measures. C. behavior-focused rating forms. D. assessment centers.

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