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While guilt is a negative emotion, it can motivate us to do better and be prosocial. A breach in one’s moral code may lead to self-evaluation, remorse, and course correction in the form of making amends or rectifying a situation. See where you fall on this guilt-proneness scale.
This test is for anyone who wants to examine their level of guilt or guilt-proneness. It’s designed for adults and is not intended to be prescriptive.
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Being overly polite might seem kind, but it often leads to problems anyway, in relationships, with friends, and at work.
