Erik's _____________was intense and long-lasting; he worried that others thought he was a bad person, and thought the only way to resolve the situation was to leave.

A) Anger
B) Shame
C) Guilt
D) Depression

Based on the description of Erik's feelings, he seems to be experiencing shame, which involves feeling embarrassed or humiliated about oneself and worrying about negative evaluations by others. Guilt is also a possibility, which involves feeling remorse or responsibility for a specific action or situation, but the emphasis on worrying about others' perceptions suggests shame as the better fit. Anger may be a related emotion, but it is not mentioned in the description. Depression could be a consequence of prolonged shame, but it is not the primary emotion described.