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Psychology
2006. Vol. 3, no. 4, 3–13

Penance as a Contributing Factor to Conscience

V.D. Shadrikov

Abstract

In the article, different approaches to, and definitions of, conscience are considered. Conscience is stated to be the main factor influencing human behaviour. Penance as an act of moral reflection plays the core part in conscience moulding. Differential efficacy of conscience moulding in religious and secular environments is analysed.

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Journal rubric: Short Reports

For citation: Shadrikov V.D. Penance as a Contributing Factor to Conscience. Psychology, 2006. Vol. 3, no. 4, pp. 3–13. (In Russ., аbstr. in Engl.)

Information About the Authors

Vladimir D. Shadrikov, Doctor of Psychology, professor, Professor, School of Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences, National Research University "Higher School of Economics" (HSE), Moscow, Russia, ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4905-4136, e-mail: shadrikov@hse.ru

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