Asked by
Doran Sorber
on Dec 28, 2024Verified
During economic recessions, large corporations often lay off many workers. Those workers who retain their jobs sometimes think, "That's not really fair. I don't necessarily deserve to keep my job when so many other good workers are now unemployed. I shouldn't really still be employed here either...." These people are experiencing ____.
A) schadenfreude
B) survivor guilt
C) shame
D) catharsis
Survivor Guilt
A psychological condition where individuals feel guilty for surviving a traumatic event when others did not, often accompanied by feelings of sadness and unworthiness.
Economic Recessions
Periods of temporary economic decline during which trade and industrial activity are reduced, typically identified by a fall in GDP in two successive quarters.
Lay Off
Temporarily or permanently terminating a worker's employment, often due to economic downturns or organizational restructuring.
- Understand the mental effects of experiencing guilt and shame.
Verified Answer
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the mental effects of experiencing guilt and shame.