Repentance

A private attitude of contrition accompanied by a motive to avoid repeating the transgression.

Reference:
Exline, J. J., & Baumeister, R. F. (2000). Expressing forgiveness and repentance. In McCullough, M.E. Pargament, K.I & Thoresen, C.E. (Eds.) Forgiveness: Theory, Research, and Practice. New York: Guildford, 133-155.