Empathy vs Sympathy: Quick QuizOnline version Decide if statements describe empathy or sympathy. by Sheena 1 Empathy and sympathy are exactly the same in meaning and practice. Yes No 2 Empathy involves sharing another person's feelings, while sympathy is feeling concern for them from a distance. Yes No 3 Empathy cannot be expressed in writing or through messages. Yes No 4 You can show empathy by reflecting or naming the other person's emotions. Yes No 5 Empathy is only a fixed personality trait and cannot be learned. Yes No 6 Empathy can be cognitive (understanding) or affective (feeling with someone). Yes No 7 Sympathy requires you to physically experience the other person's emotions. Yes No 8 Empathy requires perspective-taking to understand how someone feels. Yes No 9 Showing empathy always means giving advice to the person. Yes No 10 Sympathy is supportive but does not require you to share the other person's emotions. Yes No
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