Empathy + Sympathy

Describe in your own words the difference between Empathy and Sympathy

If you can understand somebody's emotions based on sharing similar experiences are you showing:

• Empathy

• Sympathy

If you cannot understand somebody's emotions based on sharing similar experiences are you showing:

• Empathy

• Sympathy

There was a boy who limps from one end of the street to another street. A man on seeing him realised his difficulty of walking and clears the way for him by removing any sort of obstacles.

On the other hand, a woman on seeing the boy limping chose to accompany him and let him apply some of his weight on her.

Who is sensitive and who is empathetic?

• Sensitive - Man and Empathetic - Woman

• Sensitive - Woman and Empathetic - Man

• Both are sensitive

• Both are empathetic

Consider the following: I have been cut from my local regional team and the coach told me that I was too short and not strong enough.

Would you show empathy or sympathy in this situation

• Empathy

• Sympathy

Bill is at a birthday party and you notice that he is sitting on his own and no one is talking to him. Imagine how Bill is feeling

What type of expression is being shown

• Annoyed

• Happy

• Nuetral

• Excited

What are the factors that show Empathy? (There is more than one answer)

• You have no idea how they feel

• Sharing similar experiences

• Can offer advice to others based on what you have gone through

• Only being able to say "its okay"