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Molly is an 18-month-old child who shows an "other-conscious" emotion when her caregiver praises her for doing a certain task in the presence of other children her age. Identify the emotion being described in this scenario.

A. disgust
B. pride
C. fear
D. interest

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Answer: B. pride

Step-by-step explanation:

The pride is a feeling of satisfaction and pleasure which one attains for own achievements and accomplishments which are admired by others and by one self. This gives a sense of confidence and self-respect. The person may express the pride in emotions.

According to the given situation, the caregiver praises Molly for doing a certain task in the presence of certain children of her age. This gives a sense of pride to her shown by "other-conscious" emotion.

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