Building Empathy

What is empathy?

• Feeling sorry for someone

• Allowing yourself to see suggestions as constructive criticism

• Putting yourself in another person's shoes

• Following through with a task

During a school project on global cultures, Maddy tries to understand why Nathan, who comes from a different cultural background, approaches problems in a unique way. What role does empathy play in this scenario for appreciating diversity?

• It makes it harder for Maddy to understand Nathan's perspective.

• It is not related to appreciating diversity in the project.

• It enables Maddy to connect with and value Nathan's unique approach and cultural perspective.

• It encourages Maddy to feel superior over Nathan's cultural practices.

Imagine Aria and Noah are having a conversation. How can empathy impact their discussion?

• More arguments

• Less understanding

• Increased trust and openness

• Ignoring the other person's perspective

Why does Hannah think empathy is a superpower in social interactions?

• It allows you to ignore others' feelings

• It helps in winning arguments

• It builds deeper connections and understanding

• It is not important

How does the concept of empathy relate to the study of mirror neurons in neuroscience?

• Mirror neurons are responsible for physical movement only.

• Mirror neurons are believed to play a role in understanding others' emotions and actions.

• Mirror neurons are unrelated to empathy.

• Mirror neurons are only found in humans.

In a psychological experiment, participants are shown images of people in distress. What is the expected empathetic response in terms of brain activity?

• Increased activity in the amygdala and prefrontal cortex.

• Decreased activity in the visual cortex.

• No change in brain activity.

• Increased activity in the motor cortex.

Which scientific method is commonly used to study empathy in social interactions?

• Randomized controlled trials.

• Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI).

• Double-blind placebo studies.

• Genetic sequencing.

How can empathy be measured in a laboratory setting?

• By observing changes in heart rate and skin conductance.

• By measuring the speed of reflex actions.

• By analyzing blood samples.

• By testing memory recall.

What role does empathy play in the evolution of social species according to evolutionary biology?

• Empathy has no role in evolution.

• Empathy helps in forming social bonds and cooperative behaviors.

• Empathy leads to increased competition.

• Empathy is only a human trait.

In a study of animal behavior, which species has shown evidence of empathetic behavior?

• Sharks

• Dolphins

• Ants

• Snakes