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What is the current perception of sympathy?

It is encouraged to be expressed more often

It is seen as a superior emotion to empathy

It is considered an honorable impulse

It is disdained as a facile sentiment (correct)

What is the main difference between sympathy and empathy, as explained in the text?

Sympathy focuses on offering support from a distance, while empathy actively immerses oneself in another person's emotions (correct)

Sympathy is more commonly taught in schools and workplaces, while empathy is not

Sympathy is an honorable impulse, while empathy is not

Sympathy and empathy are interchangeable terms

What is the etymological origin of the word 'sympathy'?

It comes from the 16th century English language

It comes from the Latin word 'noblesse oblige'

It comes from the U.S. Naval Institute

It comes from the Greek words 'syn-' and 'pathos' (correct)

Which word gained popularity in the 20th century through its usage in fields like philosophy, aesthetics, and psychology?

Empathy Signup and view all the answers

According to Dictionary.com, what is the definition of empathy?

The psychological identification with or vicarious experiencing of the emotions, thoughts or attitudes of another Signup and view all the answers

What is the moral distinction between sympathy and empathy?

Sympathy involves concern and love for your friend, and the desire and motivation to help, but it need not involve mirroring your friend's anguish Signup and view all the answers

What does Paul Bloom argue for in his book 'Against Empathy'?

A more rational, modulated, compassionate response Signup and view all the answers

Which term is often seen as the more superior emotion in today's society?

Empathy Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between sympathy and empathy, as explained in the text?

Sympathy focuses on offering support from a distance, while empathy actively immerses oneself in another person's emotions. Signup and view all the answers

Which emotion preceded the other by four centuries, according to the text?

Sympathy Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between empathy and sympathy?

Empathy is about sharing someone else's perspective while sympathy is about offering your own. Signup and view all the answers

What does the author suggest about offering sympathy?

Offering sympathy is the best response in some situations. Signup and view all the answers

What is the viewpoint of Yascha Mounk in his book 'The Identity Trap'?

People from different groups can empathize with each other's experiences of injustice. Signup and view all the answers

What does Paul Bloom argue for in his book 'Against Empathy'?

Empathy is asking too much and a more rational, modulated, compassionate response is preferable. Signup and view all the answers

week 5 test#1

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What is the current perception of sympathy?

What is the main difference between sympathy and empathy, as explained in the text?

What is the etymological origin of the word 'sympathy'?

Which word gained popularity in the 20th century through its usage in fields like philosophy, aesthetics, and psychology?

According to Dictionary.com, what is the definition of empathy?

What is the moral distinction between sympathy and empathy?

What does Paul Bloom argue for in his book 'Against Empathy'?

Which term is often seen as the more superior emotion in today's society?

What is the main difference between sympathy and empathy, as explained in the text?

Which emotion preceded the other by four centuries, according to the text?

What is the main difference between empathy and sympathy?

What does the author suggest about offering sympathy?

What is the viewpoint of Yascha Mounk in his book 'The Identity Trap'?

What does Paul Bloom argue for in his book 'Against Empathy'?

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