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U1C2L3 Appreciating Diversity through Empathy

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is a tip for accepting others?

a)

Allow others to be different.

b)

Don't compare people to one another.

c)

Don't pass judgment.

d)

All of the above.

2.

You can share more important matters in your life with someone once you get a sense of their _________.

a)

sense of humor

b)

trustworthiness

c)

creativity

d)

generosity

3.

If you are honest in the words that you speak, people will begin to trust you.

a)

true

b)

false

4.

Which of the following is the most important part of communication and understanding other people?

a)

hearing

b)

talking

c)

wondering

d)

listening

5.

You are working on a team project. Each person has contributed different ideas, experiences, and interests to the project. A key to your team's success is __________.

a)

caring

b)

altruism

c)

diversity

d)

trust

6.

The key to accepting people, as they are, is learning not to

a)

stare

b)

compare

c)

fight

d)

criticize

7.

A Cadet realized that they tend to listen only enough to reply with their own thoughts and opinions. To understand the other person better, the Cadet should practice:

a)

speaking

b)

empathetic listening

c)

altruism

d)

being funny

8.

One of the most important jobs of a friend is to be a good _________.

a)

listener

b)

learner

c)

talker

d)

socializer

9.

Your parent has been working long hours and you notice they are tired when they get home. Which of the following actions would show that you care?

a)

Help prepare or clean up after meals.

b)

Set up their favorite show and bring them a favorite snack or beverage.

c)

Leave a note of appreciation for your parent to find before they go to work.

d)

All of the above are acts of caring.

10.

Your friend is telling you about something that just happened which made them really angry. Which of the following is an empathetic response tip that you could try in this situation?

a)

Control your emotions

b)

Show them that you are also very angry

c)

Tell them that they should not feel angry

d)

Share a situation that happened to you that was even worse

11.

When practicing empathetic listening, you may interrupt the speaker when you have a good idea or thought to share.

a)

true

b)

false

12.

What is empathy?

a)

Knowing yourself

b)

Being aware of ourselves as separate and unique from others

c)

A basic understanding of the feelings of others

d)

Your self image or how you think about or view yourself

13.

Choose the reponse that best describes the scenario below.

Your friend is crying because their pet is very ill and may not live much longer. Which of the following responses show empathetic listening?

a)

Say, "I'm sorry to hear that," then make an excuse to leave the conversation.

b)

You listen and respond, "My dog died last year, but now we have a puppy! Maybe you can get a new pet?"

c)

You pat your friend's back and let your friend cry and talk while your mind wanders a bit.

d)

You listen and respond, "Your pet is very sick and you are really sad and maybe a little worried?"

14.

Choose the response that best describes the scenario below.

You are in a store shopping for some groceries. You see person with a motorized shopping cart looking at items above their reach. You offer to help, and hand them the items that they request. Your behavior is showing __________.

a)

altruism

b)

trust

c)

selfishness

d)

empathetic listening

15.

Choose the response that best describes the scenario below.

You are the leader of a team with six Cadets. There are two very outgoing individuals, two organized individuals, one quiet individual, and one who talks a lot. Recognizing their personal character and strengths, will help you determine their role on the team. When you accept the various strengths and abilities of others, you are appreciating the ______________ of the team.

a)

altruism

b)

preference

c)

empathy

d)

diversity