When we get embarrassed, the amygdala registers the emotional intensity of the situation—especially the fear of being seen negatively. People with social anxiety show an imbalance between the ...

While performing night two of Las Vegas residency, Kelly Clarkson joked about avoiding a wardrobe malfunction on stage.

Why it’s good to show you’re embarrassed November 30, 2015 More than 9 years ago Oct. 16: Katy Perry takes a pause from "kissing girls" to dive headfirst into a cake while performing at the ...

People who show embarrassment are more likely to engage in beneficial or pro-social behaviors like sharing and cooperating. Because embarrassment follows the rules of society, what counts as ...

Embarrassment, shame, and guilt are all reflexive emotions—that is, emotions about the self. But despite some overlap, they are distinct constructs. Let’s look at each one in turn ...

Visible signs of embarrassment – such as blushing or stumbling over words – are often seen as signs of honesty and generosity. One study found that people who show embarrassment are judged to be more ...

This Collection invites research that interrogates one or more of the concepts of embarrassment, shame, and guilt — or closely related emotional states.