Empathy and Self-Control Quiz

What is empathy?

• The ability to understand and share the feelings of another.

• The ability to control your own emotions.

• The ability to ignore others' feelings.

• The ability to express your own feelings loudly.

Which of the following is an example of managing impulses?

• Yelling when you are angry.

• Taking a deep breath before responding to someone.

• Interrupting someone while they are speaking.

• Eating all the snacks before dinner.

What is a good first step in resolving a conflict?

• Blaming the other person.

• Listening to the other person's perspective.

• Walking away without talking.

• Yelling to get your point across.

How can you practice kindness in your daily life?

• Ignoring people who need help.

• Complimenting someone or helping a classmate.

• Making fun of others.

• Keeping to yourself all the time.

What does it mean to understand your own emotions?

• To hide your feelings from others.

• To recognize and name what you are feeling.

• To always be happy.

• To never feel sad.

Which of the following is an impulse you might need to manage?

• Wanting to help a friend.

• Wanting to shout out answers in class without raising your hand.

• Wanting to share your lunch.

• Wanting to study for a test.

What is a positive way to handle a disagreement with a friend?

• Avoiding them until they apologize.

• Talking it out calmly and finding a solution together.

• Telling others about the disagreement.

• Ignoring their feelings.

Which of the following actions shows empathy?

• Laughing when someone falls.

• Asking a friend how they feel when they are upset.

• Ignoring someone who is sad.

• Talking over someone who is sharing their feelings.

What is a good way to practice self-control?

• Giving in to every temptation.

• Setting goals and sticking to them.

• Acting on every impulse you have.

• Not thinking about your actions.

When you see someone being bullied, what is the best way to respond?

• Join in and laugh.

• Ignore it and walk away.

• Stand up for the person being bullied or get help from an adult.

• Tell the bully to keep going.