Regret exists in comparative terms and is related to comparing one set of circumstances to another set of circumstances.
Blame plays a crucial role in regret as it is a self-attributed fault.
Regret differs from disappointment due to the presence of agency.
Regret can be particularly painful for individuals who are self-critical.
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