- Self-conscious emotions emerge later in life (around 2 years old)
- Do not have distinct facial expressions
- Evolved to manage social relationships rather than facilitate survival

Alma College

Cognitive-dependent emotions that are used more to manage our social relationships rather than facilitate immediate survival.

Self-Conscious Emotions

Niedenthal, P. M., & Ric, F. (2017). Psychology of Emotion (2nd ed.). Psychology Press.

Psychology of Emotion

- Self-Evaluative Emotions
- Social Comparison Emotions

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