Chapter 3 Self-Quiz: Test Your Empathy

Self-Quiz: Test Your Empathy

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Read the following statements, selecting “Yes” for statements you agree with and “No” for statements you disagree with.

Please note that your score for this activity will not be recorded unless your instructor has assigned the activity.

Note: This Self-Quiz is adapted from Stiff et al. (1988).

Before I criticize a person, I try to imagine how I would view the situation in his or her place.

I believe there are two sides to every question, and I try to look at both sides.

I find it easy to see things from another person’s point of view.

I try to look at everybody’s side of a disagreement before I make a decision.

When I am upset with someone, I usually try to put myself in his or her shoes for a while.

When I see a person being taken advantage of, I feel protective toward him or her.

I often have tender, concerned feelings for people who seem less fortunate than I.

I would describe myself as a pretty softhearted person.

Other people’s misfortunes disturb me a great deal.

I am often touched by the things that I see happen to people around me.