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Empathy Survey 2017
Empathy is the ability to be sensitive and considerate of the feelings of other people. As Dr. Phil once, said, "You don't know what another person is going through until you've walked a mile in their shoes."
Respond to the survey to identify your sensitivity to the life experiences of other people.
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- Select the term that means "the ability to recognize emotions that are being experienced by another person. People need to have it before being able to experience true sympathy or compassion. Dr. Phil described it like this: "You don't know what another person is going through until you've walked a mile in their shoes."*
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- Read each statement and then choose the number which best describes how you feel.
I feel sad when I see a child crying.*
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- Read each statement and then choose the number which best describes how you feel.
I sometimes cry when I see a sad play or movie.*
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- Read each statement and then choose the number which best describes how you feel.
I get angry when I see a friend who is treated badly.*
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- Read each statement and then choose the number which best describes how you feel.
I feel sad when I see old people alone.*
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- Read each statement and then choose the number which best describes how you feel.
I worry when I see a sad friend.*
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- Read each statement and then choose the number which best describes how you feel.
I feel very happy when I listen to a song I like.*
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- Read each statement and then choose the number which best describes how you feel.
I do not like to see a child play alone, without a friend.*
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- Read each statement and then choose the number which best describes how you feel.
I feel sad when I see an animal hurt.*
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- Read each statement and then choose the number which best describes how you feel.
I feel happy when I see a friend smiling.*
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- Read each statement and then choose the number which best describes how you feel.
I am glad to do work that helps others.*
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- Read each statement and then choose the number which best describes how you feel.
I can listen to others.*
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- Read each statement and then choose the number which best describes how you feel.
Kids I don’t like can have good ideas.*
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- Read each statement and then choose the number which best describes how you feel.
I get upset when my friends are sad.*
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- Read each statement and then choose the number which best describes how you feel.
I trust people who are not my friends.*
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- Read each statement and then choose the number which best describes how you feel.
I am sensitive to other people’s feelings, even if they are not my friends.*
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- After reading each of the scenarios below, empathize with the main character and identify the emotions they are most likely feeling
Harry was sitting in Social Studies class listening to Mr. Sullivan explaining the difference between an isthmus and a strait, when Rhonda leaned towards his desk and asked him when the Unit Geography Test would be. Harry told her, and Mr. Sullivan heard him. Angrily, Mr. Sullivan snapped, “See me after class!” but said nothing to Rhonda.
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- After reading each of the scenarios below, empathize with the main character and identify the emotions they are most likely feeling
Barbara had a bad week. Her boyfriend Bert was hurt in a rough dodgeball game in gym. Barbara’s Dad was very unsympathetic when she told him about Bert’s injury. “You’re too young to have a boyfriend anyway! Go upstairs and do your Social Studies homework!”
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- After reading each of the scenarios below, empathize with the main character and identify the emotions they are most likely feeling
Hannah just heard that she made the first round of cuts for the Math Counts team. The final tryouts are tomorrow. She can’t wait to tell her best friend Ellie. When she thinks about the final try outs, her stomach begins to rumble and her mind is so confused her head hurts.
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- After reading each of the scenarios below, empathize with the main character and identify the emotions they are most likely feeling
Aaron's Dad lost his job three weeks ago and his parents can't afford to give any spending money for his allowance. Two days ago, he saw Henry leave his brand new Golden iPhone 5 in the cafeteria. Before Henry can return to retrieve it, Aaron quickly grabs it and hides it in his book bag.
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