Empathy, Which Is a Basic Component in Any Interpersonal Relationship

question 37

Multiple Choice

Empathy, which is a basic component in any interpersonal relationship, is best understood as  

• A)offering sympathy for another. 
• B)having the ability to attribute meaning to statements without checking them out. 
• C)entering another's world by listening with respect and understanding. 
• D)showing pity for another.

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Definitions:

Groupthink

A psychological phenomenon in which people in a group strive for consensus to the extent that they set aside their personal beliefs or dissenting opinions.

Correctives

Measures or actions taken to rectify or correct an error, problem, or deviation from a standard.

Virtual Teams

Teams that work together through electronic means across various locations and often time zones, relying heavily on communication technologies.

Conventional Teams

Traditional groups of individuals assigned to perform tasks and achieve goals within an organizational structure, often characterized by fixed roles and hierarchy.