Guilt is a negative emotion. A breach in moral code may lead to self-evaluation, remorse, and course correction in the form of making amends or rectifying a situation.
1. I would feel terrible if I someone loaned me money and I forgot to repay them.
2. If I disclosed a friend’s secret, I’d feel remorse even though she wouldn’t find out.
3. If I made a mistake at work and my co-worker was blamed, I’d feel bad.
4. If I remained silent after witnessing a bully victimizing another person, I’d feel sorry.
5. I rarely feel badly about lying.
6. If I ripped a hole in the scarf my friend lent me, I’d feel guilty even though I purchased a replacement.
7. Even when I apologize after making a mistake, I still feel regret over my wrongdoing.
8. I feel guilty when I see a homeless person.
9. I’d regret it if I broke a promise.
10. I’d feel fine if I broke the law and got away with it.
11. If I accidentally tripped a stranger, I’d feel terrible.
12. I’d feel guilty if I had to lie to protect someone.
13. I rarely feel bad when I profit from another person’s misfortune.
14. If I hurt my loved one’s feelings, I’d always feel remorseful.
15. I feel fine when I slack off at work, letting coworkers bear the burden.
16. I’d feel terrible if I survived an accident in which others were badly hurt.
17. If I let a close friend down, I’d feel shame.
18. I’m fine with rarely meeting my co-workers’ expectations.
19. I prioritize my own needs over the needs of others.
20. If I broke a commitment, I’d feel badly about it.