Empathy
Give the definition of empathy.
A. Ignoring how others feel
B. Being nice only to your friends
C. Putting yourself in someone else’s shoes and understanding their feelings
D. Telling someone what to do
C. Putting yourself in someone else’s shoes and understanding their feelings
Mary said she is really upset because she forgot her homework at home. What could you do to show empathy?
A. Tell Mary it’s not a big deal and walk away
B. Laugh and say it’s her fault
C. Listen to Mary, tell her you understand how she feels, and offer to help her talk to the teacher
D. Ignore Mary and keep working
C. Listen to Mary, tell her you understand how she feels, and offer to help her talk to the teacher
Think about a time you felt stressed. Which of the following is the best way to describe that experience?
A. I felt stressed when I had a lot of homework and didn’t know how I would finish it all on time. I felt worried and overwhelmed, but I took a deep breath and asked for help.
B. I never feel stressed, so this doesn’t apply to me.
C. I felt stressed once, but I ignored it and hoped it would go away.
D. I felt stressed, but I didn’t care and just kept doing other things instead.
A. I felt stressed when I had a lot of homework and didn’t know how I would finish it all on time. I felt worried and overwhelmed, but I took a deep breath and asked for help.
A classmate keeps getting teased and bullied on the playground. What is a good way to show empathy?
A. Laugh along with the other kids so you fit in
B. Tell the classmate you understand it must feel really upsetting and offer to play with them
C. Ignore it and walk away
D. Tease the classmate too so everyone leaves them alone
B. Tell the classmate you understand it must feel really upsetting and offer to play with them
What is a word that might be used to describe a person who has a lot of empathy?
A. Mean
B. Careless
C. Kind
D. Loud
C. Kind
John is upset because Billy said, “Aw man!” when the teacher asked Billy to work with John. What could you do to show empathy to John?
A. Laugh and tell John to ignore it
B. Say nothing and walk away
C. Tell Billy that his comment was unkind, support John, and offer to work with him
D. Agree with Billy
C. Tell Billy that his comment was unkind, support John, and offer to work with him
What is something that could cause a person to feel scared?
A. Being in the dark
B. Being alone at home
C. Watching a scary movie
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
Your friend can’t find her social studies homework. What is the best way to show empathy?
A. Laugh and tell her she’s forgetful
B. Ignore her problem and do your own work
C. Listen to her, understand how frustrated she feels, and offer to help look for it
D. Take her homework and do it for her without asking
C. Listen to her, understand how frustrated she feels, and offer to help look for it
Tell me which one displays empathy.
A. I helped a classmate who was feeling sad
B. I laughed when someone made a mistake
C. I ignored someone who was upset
D. I joined in teasing someone
A. I helped a classmate who was feeling sad
Kathy won the Rodeo Art Contest out of all the kids in Tucson. What could you do to show empathy?
A. Say nothing because it’s not about you
B. Feel jealous and walk away
C. Congratulate Kathy, tell her you’re happy for her, and praise her artwork
D. Say it’s not a big deal
C. Congratulate Kathy, tell her you’re happy for her, and praise her artwork
What could make someone feel nervous?
A. Speaking in front of the class for the first time
B. Playing their favorite game at home
C. Sitting quietly with a close friend
D. Listening to music they like
A. Speaking in front of the class for the first time
Your best friend is really excited because he just got a really cool video game. It’s a game you had wanted too. What could you say or do to show empathy?
A. Say, “I know it must feel really exciting to get this game! I’m happy for you,” and maybe ask them to show you how it works
B. Say, “I wanted that game too, so you shouldn’t have it.”
C. Ignore your friend and act upset
D. Take the game from your friend so you can play it
A. Say, “I know it must feel really exciting to get this game! I’m happy for you,” and maybe ask them to show you how it works
What does it mean to stand in someone else’s shoes?
A. To wear someone else’s shoes
B. To ignore how others feel
C. To try to understand how another person feels and what their life is like
D. To tell someone what to do
C. To try to understand how another person feels and what their life is like
Chris studied hard for his spelling test and made an 89. If you stand in his shoes, how might Chris feel, and what could you do to show empathy?
A. He might feel proud and happy; you could congratulate him for working hard
B. He might feel angry and embarrassed; you could laugh at his score
C. He might feel hopeless; you could tell him he didn’t try
D. He might feel mad and ashamed; you could ignore him
A. He might feel proud and happy; you could congratulate him for working hard
Think about a time you felt confident. Which situation is most likely to make someone feel confident?
A. They were given a compliment
B. Other students wanted to be their partner
C. They won a race
D. They did a good job on a test or other work
D. They did a good job on a test or other work
Your friend is getting ready to go into the play-offs with her soccer team and she is pretty nervous. What can you say or do to show empathy?
A. Tell her, “Don’t be nervous, it’s not a big deal.”
B. Ignore her feelings and start talking about yourself.
C. Make fun of her nervousness to lighten the mood.
D. Sit with her, listen to how she’s feeling, and encourage her by saying you believe in her
D. Sit with her, listen to how she’s feeling, and encourage her by saying you believe in her
Give an example of empathy in ACTION!
A. Noticing someone is sad and asking if they are okay
B. Laughing when someone makes a mistake
C. Walking away when someone needs help
D. Ignoring someone’s feelings
A. Noticing someone is sad and asking if they are okay
Julio is really shy and feels nervous to speak in front of the class. He also learned English when he moved here and doesn’t feel as confident as the other kids. How could you show empathy?
A. Tell Julio that it’s his problem to fix and he just needs to try harder.
B. Tell Julio that you’d also feel nervous speaking in front of people in a language you just learned, offer to practice with him to help him feel more comfortable, and with his permission, ask the teacher for other ways to support him.
C. Ignore his feelings and hope he gains confidence on his own.
D. Tell him the other kids are better speakers and he should just stay quiet.
B. Tell Julio that you’d also feel nervous speaking in front of people in a language you just learned, offer to practice with him to help him feel more comfortable, and with his permission, ask the teacher for other ways to support him.
Think about a time you felt jealous. Which situation is most likely to make someone feel jealous?
A. A friend got a new toy that they really wanted
B. Someone else received praise for something they worked on
C. Their sibling got more attention from their parents
D. A classmate was chosen for a role they wanted in a game or activity
C. Their sibling got more attention from their parents
Your mother comes home from work stressed out from a hard day. What could you say or do to show empathy?
A. Tell her, “Just stop being stressed, it’s not a big deal.”
B. Ignore her and go do your own thing.
C. Say, “I’m glad you’re home!” without asking how she feels.
D. Listen to her, ask how her day was, and offer support or a kind word
D. Listen to her, ask how her day was, and offer support or a kind word