The emotions of shame, pride, and embarrassment require that a child first _____.
A) develop long-term memory skills
B) develop language to express those emotions
C) gain an awareness of other people
D) have experienced punishment

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Shame, pride, and embarrassment are all emotions that require an awareness of other people, as they involve how one is perceived by others. Long-term memory skills and experiencing punishment may be factors that contribute to these emotions, but they are not prerequisites. Language to express these emotions may also develop after the child has already experienced them.

The Emotions of Shame, Pride, and Embarrassment Require That a Child