Empathy
Define Empathy
Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another.
Empathy can be faked.
True.
Your friend keeps getting teased and bullied on the playground. What should you do to show empathy?
A.You stay away so that you don't get teased.
B.You join in with the teasing so you'll look cool.
C.You stick up for your friend.
D.You find another friend.
C.You stick up for your friend.
When is a time in class when it is important to listen with attention?
When the teacher is giving directions or explanations.When you are working with another peer or working in groups.
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.
Your friend can't find her social studies homework. What can you do to show empathy?
A.Give her a compliment on her new haircut.
B.You walk away so she can find it herself.
C.You laugh at her.
D.You help her look for it.
D.You help her look for it.
What could make it difficult to show compassion?
You might feel shy. You might not know what to say or do. You might feel embarrssed or awkward.
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
Your best friend is really excited because he just got a really cool video game. It was a game that you had wanted. What could you say or do to show empathy?
A.You ask him if you can borrow it.
B.You feel jealous so you change the subject so you don't have to talk about it.
C.You go home and beg your parents to buy you one.
D.You say, "That's great" and tell him he deserves getting such a cool game.
D.You say, "That's great" and tell him he deserves getting such a cool game.
This term refers to the ability to recognize and respond appropriately to the emotions of others, often considered a key component of emotional intelligence.
What is emotional empathy
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.
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.You go hang out with another friend who is in a better mood.
B.You say, "It's just soccer. Don't worry about it!"
C.You tell her you understand how she feels because you were really nervous, too, before your big game last year.
D.You tell her to "chill out and relax."
C.You tell her you understand how she feels because you were really nervous, too, before your big game last year.
this form of empathy not only involves understanding and sharing anothers persons feelings but also inclides a desire to help them.
What is compassionate empathy
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.
Your mother comes home from work stressed out from a hard day. What could you say or do to show empathy?
A. Invite some friends over.
B.You set the table and help her get dinner ready.
C.You whine about her being grumpy.
D.You turn up the tv.
B.You set the table and help her get dinner ready.
this type of empathy involves understanding another persons perspective or mental state, often referred to as ¨perspective-taking¨.
What is cognitive empathy
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