Wise Remorse and Shame
Theresa Devine Theresa Devine

Wise Remorse and Shame

Wise Remorse and Shame are two distinct responses to having done something that conflicts with one’s values or the values of a group. Though they can both involve feelings of guilt or regret, they differ significantly in how they affect self-perception, emotional regulation, and the potential for growth.

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Designing to Create a Sense of Competence
Theresa Devine Theresa Devine

Designing to Create a Sense of Competence

Chaos can undermine an individual’s sense of competence by disrupting established routines, generating uncertainty, and creating an environment in which previously reliable skills and strategies may no longer suffice.

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Research: Crafting Systems, DQXI
Theresa Devine Theresa Devine

Research: Crafting Systems, DQXI

In Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age, the crafting system centers around the Fun-Size Forge, a portable blacksmith-like tool that lets you create and upgrade weapons, armor, and accessories.

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