Empathy

Does this situation show empathy or sympathy? Brendan is nervous about his first day of middle school. His older brother is in 8th grade, and he assured Brendan that everything will be okay. "I understand how nervous you're feeling. After a few days, you will feel confident and excited about middle school. Trust me!"

• Empathy

• Sympathy

Does this situation show empathy or sympathy? Now that I have a daughter, I now understand how hard it is to be a parent. I respect my parents more than ever, and I understand some of the hardships they went through with parenthood.

• Empathy

• Sympathy

When showing empathy to someone else, which of the following is something you should do?

• Judge the person

• Listen carefully to what the person has to say

• Interrupt the person when he/she is talking

• Start talking about yourself when the person is expressing his/her feelings

Does this situation show empathy or sympathy? Catherine comes into class, and she looks sad. Laura approaches Catherine and asks, "Is something wrong?" Catherine says, "I studied last night for today's math test, but I just don't think I'll do well. The test is going to be hard." Laura responds, "I studied for hours last night, and I know how you're feeling! I don't feel prepared either. We can study together for a few minutes if you'd like."

• Empathy

• Sympathy

Does this picture show empathy or sympathy?

• Empathy

• Sympathy

This pictures shows an example of ___________.

• Empathy

• Sympathy

This pictures shows an example of ___________.

• Empathy

• Sympathy

Melinda is upset about failing the science test. Shawna is sitting right next to her when Melinda finds out that she hadn't done well. Which of the following is NOT a way for Shawna to show empathy in this situation?

• Shawna could ignore Melinda. After all, Shawna isn't really friends with Melinda.

• Shawna could listen and make eye contact as Melinda expresses how upset she is.

• Shawna could tell Melinda that she knows everything will be okay since she got a bad grade on the last test but still has a B in the class.

• Shawna could say, "I understand what you're going through. I know how upset I would be if I had received a bad grade on the test."

Learning about other cultures is a great way to show empathy. How?

• Learning about other cultures helps you decide if you want to be a part of their lifestyle.

• Learning about other cultures helps you appreciate what you have.

• Learning about other cultures helps you understand others' perspectives and opinions as well as respect their differences.

• None of the Above

Which side shows sympathy?

• Left Side (Blue)

• Right Side (Purple)