Behavioral regulation driven by feelings of remorse about past actions or potential future actions, often leading to compensatory behaviors or avoidance strategies.
Example: People volunteering or donating to charity after feeling guilty about their privileged circumstances, or students studying harder after performing poorly on previous exams.
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