Asked by Michi Takano on Sep 25, 2024
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You empathize with another person when you ________.
A) feel sorry for his or her plight
B) understand his or her point of view
C) agree with his or her point of view
D) make him or her feel at ease
Empathize
The ability to understand and share the feelings of another, putting oneself in their position.
- Apply concepts of active listening and empathy in communications to enhance understanding and relationships.
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MK
Mohamed Kobida3 days ago
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Empathizing with someone requires understanding their perspective, which is described in option B. Feeling sorry for someone (A) can be sympathetic, but is not necessarily empathy. Agreeing with someone (C) does not require understanding their perspective, and making someone feel at ease (D) is more related to creating a comfortable environment for them.
Learning Objectives
- Apply concepts of active listening and empathy in communications to enhance understanding and relationships.