Which of the Following Individuals Is the Best Example of an Empathetic

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following individuals is the best example of an empathetic listener?

• A) Sheila often reacts to the speaker by showing concern and attempts to share feelings and offers counseling.
• B) Maria usually avoids making any verbal or nonverbal responses when someone else is talking.
• C) Erick tends to respond to speakers vocally when they say things with which he agrees.
• D) During presentations,James consciously tries to focus on what the speaker is saying.

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Definitions:

Placebo Effect

The phenomenon where individuals experience a perceived improvement in condition due to their expectation of treatment, rather than the treatment itself.

Experimenter Bias

A process where the researcher unintentionally influences the outcome of a study due to subjective preference or expectation.

Experimenters' Beliefs

The preconceived notions and expectations of researchers that can unintentionally influence the outcome of an experiment.

Experimenters' Observations

The specific findings or perceptions recorded by researchers during the course of a scientific study or experiment.