The article by Jessica L. Tracy and Richard W. Robins, titled "Putting the Self Into Self-Conscious Emotions: A Theoretical Model," explores the unique features of self-conscious emotions (such as shame, guilt, and pride) and their distinctiveness from basic emotions. The authors argue that self-conscious emotions are more complex and require self-awareness and self-representations, which are not necessary for basic emotions. They highlight that self-conscious emotions emerge later in childhood and serve primarily socialized needs, promoting behaviors that enhance social status and acceptance. Unlike basic emotions, self-conscious emotions do not have discrete, universally recognized facial expressions and are more cognitively complex. The authors propose a new model of self-conscious emotions, which includes processes such as attentional focus on the self, activation of self-representations, and appraisals of identity-goal relevance and congruence. This model aims to provide a more comprehensive understanding of the psychological mechanisms underlying self-conscious emotions and their role in various psychological phenomena. The article concludes by discussing the broader implications of this model for future research on self and emotion.The article by Jessica L. Tracy and Richard W. Robins, titled "Putting the Self Into Self-Conscious Emotions: A Theoretical Model," explores the unique features of self-conscious emotions (such as shame, guilt, and pride) and their distinctiveness from basic emotions. The authors argue that self-conscious emotions are more complex and require self-awareness and self-representations, which are not necessary for basic emotions. They highlight that self-conscious emotions emerge later in childhood and serve primarily socialized needs, promoting behaviors that enhance social status and acceptance. Unlike basic emotions, self-conscious emotions do not have discrete, universally recognized facial expressions and are more cognitively complex. The authors propose a new model of self-conscious emotions, which includes processes such as attentional focus on the self, activation of self-representations, and appraisals of identity-goal relevance and congruence. This model aims to provide a more comprehensive understanding of the psychological mechanisms underlying self-conscious emotions and their role in various psychological phenomena. The article concludes by discussing the broader implications of this model for future research on self and emotion.