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Justin Farmer
on Dec 20, 2024
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According to Eisenberg, sympathy and personal distress differ in which of the following ways?
A) Sympathy stems from empathy but personal distress does not.
B) A person who is being sympathetic feels the same emotions as another person whereas someone in personal distress is focused on his or her own emotions.
C) Sympathy is an other-oriented response to another's distress whereas personal distress is a self-focused reaction.
D) Personal distress involves feelings of concern for others whereas sympathy involves understanding why another is in distress.
Personal Distress
A self-focused emotional reaction to another person’s distress.
Sympathy
The feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else's misfortune, often prompting a desire to offer comfort or assistance.
- Gain insight into the character and value of empathy and prosocial behavior among children.
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Learning Objectives
- Gain insight into the character and value of empathy and prosocial behavior among children.