Friday, July 7, 2023

Conscience in Psychology


 Conscience is a component of the self that appears to organize moral guidance, which can influence moral thinking, emotions, and behavior. Conscience appears to be a factor in self-regulation.

An excessively demanding conscience can lead to scrupulosity and a conscience with low demands can be associated with antisocial behavior.

In 2023, Schutt and Exline examined components of conscience and suggested a model.

In the SCOPES model, conscience is a construct within the self primarily linked to the dimensions of Cognition, Emotion, and Behavior. Conscience both influences social functioning and is influenced by social interactions.

Reference

Schutt, W. A., & Exline, J. J. (2023, May 18). Do Adults Believe That God or the Devil Can Influence Their Conscience? Links Between Religion/Spirituality, Beliefs About the Conscience, and Attempts to Follow One’s Conscience. Spirituality in Clinical Practice. Advance online publication. https://dx.doi.org/10.1037/scp0000320


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