Learning Dispositions ~ Empathy

What is empathy?

• The ability to understand and share feelings of another

• The ability to feel sympathy on someone's behalf

• Making assumptions about how someone is thinking and feeling

• Empathy is when you challenge someone's feelings and actions

Empathy is a skill that can be learned and developed over time.

• True

• False

In the NSW curriculum, what capability and/or priority is empathy stated?

• Ethical understanding (Capability)

• Diversity and Difference (Priority)

• Civics and Citizenship (Priority)

• Personal and social Capability

According to some researchers, there are two types of empathy. What types of responses are they?

• Cognitive and Social Response

• Emotional & Cognitive response

• Emotional & Physical response

• Social & Emotional response

Empathy is the ability to be aware, __________ and respect the feelings of others during challenging times, and to respond appropriately with compassion.