Terrel feels both joy and fear as he eats a cookie he stole from his mother's cookie jar.The resulting emotion from this combination of joy and fear is
A) guilt.
B) anguish.
C) anticipation.
D) sadness.

Question

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Joy is a positive emotion and fear is a negative emotion. When experienced together, they can lead to conflicting feelings and a sense of unease. In this scenario, Terrel may have enjoyed the taste of the cookie, but also felt fearful of getting caught for taking it without permission. This can lead to a sense of guilt or shame for his actions, making choice A) guilt the best option.

Terrel Feels Both Joy and Fear as He Eats a Cookie