Understanding Guilt and Shame Quiz

Fill in the blank with the correct words: Guilt is the feeling of deep _____________ for something a person has done.

Fill in the blank with the correct words: Shame is when a person feels they are _____________ of love or happiness.

Fill in the blank with the correct words: Sometimes, guilt can motivate us to become _____________ people.

Fill in the blank with the correct words: After a traumatic event, people may feel both guilt and _____________.

Fill in the blank with the correct words: Talking to a _____________ can help people manage guilt and shame.

Which of the following best describes guilt?

• Feeling happy about a decision

• Feeling regret for something done

• Feeling proud of an accomplishment

• Feeling worried about the future

What is a healthy use of guilt?

• Ignoring your feelings

• Using it to motivate positive change

• Hiding from others

• Believing you are worthless

Shame often makes people feel:

• Excited about new opportunities

• Unworthy of happiness or love

• Ready to celebrate

• Hopeful for the future

According to the passage, who can help someone who feels overwhelmed by guilt or shame?

• Only themselves

• Strangers on the street

• Trained therapists

• Celebrities

What can happen if guilt and shame become too heavy to manage?

• People may feel motivated to travel

• People may feel held back and unhappy

• People will laugh more

• People will forget about them