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Jennifer C. and Katherine M. set the argument that what impacts self-steam and self-worth, is what one believes they need to be or do in order to be worth as a person. This beliefs are both, a motivator and a vulnerability. Many times this idea of self worth is dependent on what others believe your abilities and qualities are, but this type of self-steam or self-worth, is taxing in terms of learning, relationships, autonomy, self-regulation, and health, physical and mental.

They also suggest that an alternative should be replacing self-validation goals, with learning goals. Focusing not on performance for self-steam, but focusing on what we can one contribute to others with the goals to achieve.

In conclusion, Jennifer C, and Katherine M. K. argue that self-worth and self-steam, are deeply psychological, and shifting the focus from what other believe of us, to what we believe we can be for others, has the greatest impact on self-steam and self-worth.

Crocker, J., & Knight, K. M. (2005). Contingencies of Self-Worth. Current Directions in Psychological Science, 14(4), 200-203. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.0963-7214.2005.00364.x (Original work published 2005)

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In this study, Raybuck JD and Lattal KM, argue that there are two types of fear responses, one that occurs when the Stimuli and the Adverse Effect are triggered at the same time, with a direct correlation, and another one when the Stimuli and the Adverse Effect are triggered with a delay, requiring the subject to create the relationship. 

When the stimuli and the adverse effect happen relatively together, this involves the Amygdala, also called Delay Fear Conditioning. On the other hand, When the stimuli and the adverse effect happen with a gap, this involves the Hippocampus, also called Trace Fear Conditioning. Both phenomena are independent, and if one of the systems, the Amygdala or the Hippocampus, are damaged fear can still be acquired through the present one.

In conclusion, Raybuck JD and Lattal KM, argue that fear can be induced and it can be learned, and this processes are different and independent.

Raybuck JD, Lattal KM (2011) Double Dissociation of Amygdala and Hippocampal Contributions to Trace and Delay Fear Conditioning. PLoS ONE 6(1): e15982. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0015982

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In this research study, Thomas R. argues that despite popular belief, Shame has positive outcomes, and explores this take in four dimensions: Relational, Moral, Educational, and Spiritual. 

Relational: Shame from or desire to fit in. Shame is significant in the development of self-awareness and self-consciousness, influenced by others perspectives of us.

Moral: Important emotion related to self care and concern for one’s own good.

Educative: Shared shame motivated collective action and learning regarding injustices done to indigenous people and the concept of “national Shame.”

Spiritual: Explains the four-step strategy for engaging negative emotions: Name, Claim, Tame, and Aim.

In conclusion, Thomas R., argue that shame is multifaceted and can be both, Positive and Negative.

Ryan, T. (2017). The Positive Function of Shame.  

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In this research study, Gemma Wong and Mary Breheny provide a worked example of a narrative psychology approach to analysis. Telling stories is a natural way to understand and explain our experiences to others. Telling stories allows us to present different versions of ourselves and choose the way we are perceived. 

In Narrative analysis in health psychology: a guide for analysis, Gemma W. and Mary B. present different levels at which storytelling works: 

Personal stories: Immediate focus, they are the basis of narrative psychology. They are stories we tell ourselves about our personal and subjective experience.

Interpersonal accounts: Stories told to an audience, at least one other person. They tend to be shaped to fit expectations of the interaction.

Social narratives: How the stories reflect society in a broad lens. also called Ideological Narratives, referring to ‘how things should be’ and are shaped by societal expectations.

In conclusion, Gemma W. and Mary B. analyze the impact storytelling has in different levels and argue that an innovative storyteller is capable of leading people to see human experience in a fresh and unexpected way.

Wong G, Breheny M. Narrative analysis in health psychology: a guide for analysis. Health Psychol Behav Med. 2018 Sep 6;6(1):245-261. doi: 10.1080/21642850.2018.1515017. PMID: 34040831; PMCID: PMC8114410.

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In this review, Arlene Stillwell and Roy Baumeister evaluate multiple sets of empirical research findings on the topic of guilt. Guilt is a basic social phenomenon that occurs between interpersonally and intrapersonally, between others and oneself, varying significantly depending on the context. Increasing both in intensity and becoming more common in the context of communal relationships, characterized by expectations. Guilt serves multiple functions:

Relationship-enhancing patterns of behavior: Guilt helps reinforce communal norms that prescribe mutual concern, respect, and positive treatment when self-interest is absent.

Interpersonal influence technique: Allows even a relatively powerless person to get his or her way.

Redistribute emotional distress: After a transgression, the victim is presumably suffering while the transgressor has benefited. If the transgressor feels guilty, however, his or her enjoyment is diminished, and the transgressor’s guilt may make the victim feel better

In conclusion, Arlene S. and Roy B. argue that guilt is an important and pervasive phenomenon, being for many a constant and decisive factor in the way they manage their lives. The sources of guilt should be conceptualized in terms of communal relations between significant others, and that guilt, despite its unsavory reputation and aversiveness, may be valuable in helping people live together and maintain successful interpersonal relationships

 

Baumeister, Roy & Stillwell, Arlene & Heatherton, Todd. (1994). Guilt: An Interpersonal Approach. Psychological Bulletin. 115. 243-67. 10.1037/0033-2909.115.2.243. 

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