Only of the Following Statements About Guilt and Shame Is

Multiple Choice

Only of the following statements about guilt and shame is accurate. Which one is true?

A) Both emotions play an important role in motivating moral and prosocial behavior.
B) Children begin to experience guilt and shame sometime around their first birthday.
C) Adults should avoid making children feel guilty and ashamed, as such emotions adversely affect their self-esteem.
D) In certain circumstances guilt can enhance social-emotional development, but shame is almost always detrimental to children's long-term emotional well-being