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What is the current perception of sympathy?
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?
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'?
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?
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?
According to Dictionary.com, what is the definition of empathy?
What is the moral distinction between sympathy and empathy?
What is the moral distinction between sympathy and empathy?
What does Paul Bloom argue for in his book 'Against 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?
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?
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?
Which emotion preceded the other by four centuries, according to the text?
What is the main difference between empathy and sympathy?
What is the main difference between empathy and sympathy?
What does the author suggest about offering sympathy?
What does the author suggest about offering sympathy?
What is the viewpoint of Yascha Mounk in his book 'The Identity Trap'?
What is the viewpoint of Yascha Mounk in his book 'The Identity Trap'?
What does Paul Bloom argue for in his book 'Against Empathy'?
What does Paul Bloom argue for in his book 'Against Empathy'?
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