Empathy
Define Empathy
Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another.
Empathy can be faked.
True.
Gina was in the cafeteria eating her lunch. She opened her milk container and it spilled all over her clothes. How might Gina feel?
embarrassed, uncomfortable, shy, nervous, sad, upset, ashamed
Why do we show empathy?
This is done in order to show kindness and compassion, as well as help our peers feel supported.
There are four different forms of empathy: Sad, Cognitive, Emotional, Empathy.
False. There is only 3 main types: cognitive,emotional, and compassionate.
George asked Henry to please allow him to borrow a pencil. Henry said, "No way. I'll get your coodies." How do you think George might feel?
embarrassed, angry, upset, sad, shocked, hurt, frustrated, confused, depressed, surprised
What is sympathy?
The ability to care about and acknowledge another person’s feelings
Mirroring positive body language, like eye contact, is a way to show empathy.
True
Victor sold 100 items during the fundraiser and was picked to take a limo to Chuck E Cheese Pizza as his prize. How might Victor feel about this?
excited, happy, ecstatic, confident, shocked, surprised
How do you express empathy?
You communicate that you identify with and understand someone else's situation.
Empathy is only important in close relationships.
False; empathy is valuable in all interactions, including with strangers.
Kelly's little sister went into her room while she was at school and ripped the pages out of her favorite book. How might Kelly feel about this?
angry, frustrated, mad, sad, confused, shocked, furious,
What are some do's and don'ts of showing empathy?
Do listen, try and understand what it's like for the other person, put yourself in his/her place, offer help or support. Don't ignore, tell him/her to not feel a certain way
Empathy means feeling exactly the same emotions as someone else, at the same intensity.
False; empathy involves understanding and sharing another person's feelings, not necessarily experiencing them identically.
Chris was determined to make a good grade on his spelling test so he studied every day after school for 45 minutes. He made an 89 on his spelling test. How might Chris feel about this?
angry, upset, confused, shocked, sad, mad, embarrassed, ashamed, disappointed, proud, happy, hopeless, hopeful