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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?

    <p>Empathy</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    What is the moral distinction between sympathy and empathy?

    <p>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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>A more rational, modulated, compassionate response</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Empathy</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>Sympathy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between empathy and sympathy?

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

    What does the author suggest about offering sympathy?

    <p>Offering sympathy is the best response in some situations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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