The Self-conscious Emotions

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The Self-conscious Emotions is written by Jessica L. Tracy and published by Guilford Press. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 1593854862 (ISBN 10) and 9781593854867 (ISBN 13).

Timely and authoritative, this volume reviews the breadth of current knowledge on the self-conscious emotions and their role in psychological and social functioning. Leading investigators approach the subject from multiple levels of analysis, ranging from basic brain mechanisms to complex social processes. Chapters present compelling advances in understanding research on the most fundamental self-conscious emotions: embarrassment, guilt, humiliation, pride, and shame. Addressed are neural and evolutionary mechanisms, developmental processes, cultural differences and similarities, and influences on a wide array of social behaviors and personality processes. A unique chapter on assessment describes and evaluates the full range of available measures.