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Shame and Guilt
Heterogeneous theory explains how changes in Christianity led to the decline of kin-based societies in Europe. This resulted in the rise of an individualistic and control-oriented culture. In Western societies, there is a strong sense of personal guilt due to the emphasis on independent selves. The narrator gives an example of feeling guilty for not eating salad, even though no one else cares about it.