people are nevertheless motivated to see those with negative behaviours towards the self in a more negative light. Negative behaviours are recognized better (Acitelli, Douvan, & Veroff, 1993; Alves et al., 2015; see also Kellermann, 1984) and reciprocated more (Levenson & Gottman, 1985; Rusbult, Johnson, & Morrow, 1986). This body of work suggests that discounting others' negative behaviour may be more difficult after experiencing distress.