The Ability to Understand or Vicariously Experience Another's Perspective and to Feel

question 84

Multiple Choice

The ability to understand or vicariously experience another's perspective and to feel sympathy and compassion for that person is called ____.

• A) Synergy
• B) prosocial behavior
• C) Empathy
• D) Altruism

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Definitions:

Unconditioned Stimulus

A stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers a response without any prior learning.

Conditioned Response

A behavioral reaction developed in response to a stimulus that was once neutral but has now been linked with an unconditioned stimulus.

Law Of Effect

A principle in psychology stating that behaviors followed by satisfying consequences tend to be repeated, while those followed by unpleasant consequences are less likely to be repeated.

Punished Behaviors

Actions that are met with negative consequences, aiming to decrease the likelihood of those actions being repeated in the future.