Asked by Kairee Whitmore on Jul 02, 2024
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Joe's entire neighborhood was hit by a forest fire last year. While nearly all of the houses in the neighborhood were burnt to the ground, Joe's house was miraculously spared and left fully intact. If Joe was like most people, he would nonetheless feel bad that his house withstood the fire while other people's houses did not. That is, he would be feeling a form of ____.
A) schadenfreude
B) survivor guilt
C) shame
D) catharsis
Survivor Guilt
An unpleasant emotion associated with living through an experience during which other people died.
Forest Fire
A large, uncontrolled fire occurring in an area of combustible vegetation, often in rural spaces.
Miraculously Spared
Unharmed or saved from a dangerous or potentially fatal situation in a way that seems extraordinary or beyond the ordinary course of events.
- Gain insights into the psychological consequences of feeling guilt and shame.
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Ethan Maronto6 days ago
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Survivor guilt is the correct term for the feelings someone may have when they have survived a situation in which others have not. It is common in scenarios where a person feels guilty for surviving a disaster or traumatic event when others did not, even if they had no control over the outcome.
Learning Objectives
- Gain insights into the psychological consequences of feeling guilt and shame.