What is an adaptive outcome of experiencing guilt?

Question

a. Intensive self-blame and feelings of worthlessness
b. There is no adaptive outcome related to experiences of guilt
c. Curiosity and experimentation
d. A sense of remorse and attempts to set things right

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

d. A sense of remorse and attempts to set things right

Experiencing guilt can lead to adaptive outcomes such as feeling remorse for one's actions and motivating an individual to make amends or change behavior to prevent similar feelings in the future.