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Students working in the humanities score slightly higher on the EQ than students working in the __________.
Students working in the humanities score slightly higher on the EQ than students working in the __________.
sciences
Females in the general population score slightly higher on the EQ than __________.
Females in the general population score slightly higher on the EQ than __________.
males
The EQ produces an empathy bell curve that we expected to find in the __________.
The EQ produces an empathy bell curve that we expected to find in the __________.
population
Relying on self-report could be problematic, since a person might believe they are much more __________ than they really are.
Relying on self-report could be problematic, since a person might believe they are much more __________ than they really are.
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Imaging yourself from another person’s vantage point is what we mean by __________.
Imaging yourself from another person’s vantage point is what we mean by __________.
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The child version of the EQ is filled in by the __________.
The child version of the EQ is filled in by the __________.
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On average, girls have a slightly higher EQ than __________.
On average, girls have a slightly higher EQ than __________.
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Occasional inaccuracies in EQ data are canceled out by large samples of __________.
Occasional inaccuracies in EQ data are canceled out by large samples of __________.
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The Adult Version of the Empathy ______ (EQ)
The Adult Version of the Empathy ______ (EQ)
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I find it difficult to explain to others things that I ______ easily
I find it difficult to explain to others things that I ______ easily
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When I was a child, I enjoyed cutting up ______ to see what would happen
When I was a child, I enjoyed cutting up ______ to see what would happen
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We found that the main empathy test being used in psychological ______ was arguably not a pure measure of empathy
We found that the main empathy test being used in psychological ______ was arguably not a pure measure of empathy
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I often find it difficult to judge if someone is ______ or polite
I often find it difficult to judge if someone is ______ or polite
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It works well in that it distinguishes people who have an empathy ______ from those who do not
It works well in that it distinguishes people who have an empathy ______ from those who do not
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The adult version of the EQ depends on ______-report
The adult version of the EQ depends on ______-report
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We designed it to have questions related to each of the two main components of ______
We designed it to have questions related to each of the two main components of ______
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Study Notes
Empathy Research Overview
- Development of the Empathy Quotient (EQ) scale involved collaboration among Sally Wheelwright, Bonnie Auyeung, and Carrie Allison.
- Purpose: Measure empathy across different age ranges.
Adult Version of the Empathy Quotient (EQ)
- Contains statements assessing two main components of empathy: recognition and response.
- Responses are self-reported; higher scores indicate higher levels of empathy.
- Sample statements include difficulty in explaining concepts, enjoyment in caring for others, and challenges in social situations.
Empathy Assessment Method
- Scoring: Agreeing with positive statements adds points to the EQ, disagreeing with negatives reduces points.
- Example scoring: Agreeing with items 1 and 3 adds 2 points; disagreement with items 2 and 4–10 results in a total of 10 EQ points.
Findings from Research
- Certain trends observed: Humanities students score slightly higher than science students on empathy.
- Females in general populations tend to score higher on EQ than males.
- EQ generates a bell curve distribution among populations, identifying varying levels of empathy.
Challenges of Self-Reporting
- Self-reporting can lead to inaccuracies; individuals with low empathy may not recognize their lack of it.
- Double-mindedness is inherent to empathy, affecting one's self-awareness and perception of how they are viewed by others.
Child Version of the Empathy Quotient
- A child version was developed, filled out by parents, echoing findings that girls generally score higher than boys on the EQ.
Overall Implications
- The EQ provides a method to visualize empathy levels (high, medium, low) among individuals.
- Future chapters will explore cases of extremely low scorers and individual differences in EQ.
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Description
This quiz assesses your empathy using the Adult Version of the Empathy Quotient (EQ). Developed by researchers, it includes statements that gauge your ability to understand others' feelings and intentions. Discover how empathetic you are across different situations.
