Understanding Empathy Quiz

What does it mean to have empathy?

• Sharing your own feelings with others

• Telling others how they should feel

• Understanding and sharing someone else's feelings

• Ignoring how others feel

Why is empathy considered important?

• It helps in responding appropriately to others' feelings

• It allows us to ignore others

• It makes us focus only on our feelings

• It doesn't impact relationships

What could you say to show empathy to Susie about her lost cat?

• Why are you sad?

• Just get a new cat

• I know how much you love your cat, you must be feeling really sad

• It's just a cat, don't worry

What is a good first step in practicing empathy?

• Ignore others' emotions

• Pay attention to other people's feelings

• Avoid helping others

• Only focus on your own feelings

How can standing up for others demonstrate empathy?

• It can make situations worse

• It doesn't help anyone

• It shows you ignore their feelings

• It shows you understand and care about their feelings

What does it mean to show empathy towards someone who is different from you?

• To avoid them

• To make fun of their differences

• To try to understand their perspective and feelings

• To tell them to be more like you

What impact does exposure to diverse cultures in the classroom have on children?

• It confuses them.

• It has no noticeable impact.

• It enriches their understanding and appreciation of differences.

• It makes it harder for them to learn.

Answer explanation

Exposure to diverse cultures in the classroom enriches children's understanding and appreciation of differences.