What Does Ickes Mean by "Empathic Accuracy

question 9

Multiple Choice

What does Ickes mean by "empathic accuracy"?

• A)The ability to appreciate the spirit of what another person is saying and feeling
• B)The confirmation that the response given by the helper "hit the mark"
• C)The ability to accurately infer the specific content of another person's thought and feelings
• D)The confirmation of the helper's own feelings as expressed by the client

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Definitions:

Neurons

Specialized cells within the nervous system that transmit information to other nerve cells, muscle, or gland cells.

Neurotransmitters

Chemical messengers that transmit signals across a chemical synapse, from one neuron to another target neuron, muscle cell, or gland cell.

Myelin Sheaths

Fatty coverings on the axons of some neurons that help speed neural impulses.

Degeneration

The process by which tissue deteriorates over time, losing structure and function, often associated with diseases and aging.