The concept of conscience plays a significant role in the field of
philosophy, psychology and theology. Defining this role provides grounds for
the utilisation of the concept’s nature and functionality in the treatment of
addiction and other psychological disorders. There is a close relationship
between conscience and spirituality which examination provides understanding of
the process of effective transformation and insights into the treatment of
addiction. The following table offers a general overview of conscience and its
operational values for life.
Conscience Nature and Its
Impact on Your Life
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Cognitive
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Emotive
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Conative
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Guides Behaviour
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Facilitates
affective response to self-assessment
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Resources
motivation
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Shapes
beliefs
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Provides
affective response
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Edifies
existential goals
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Supports
self-understanding
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Guides
emotional feedback to self
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Shapes
personality
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Defines
self-affirmation
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Formulates
the utilisation of guilt and shame
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Structures
personal life
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Interferes with
unwanted habituality
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Challenges
unhealthy patterns of behaviours
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Defines
social interactions
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Establishes
healthy automaticity
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Encourages
healthy patterns of behaviours
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Supports
marital life
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Provides
perspective
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Brings
joy and satisfaction
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Nurtures
wellbeing
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