McKelvey sees her cousin crying because she has lost a toy. She feels sad because her cousin feels sad. Which emotional response is McKelvey experiencing?

A) Reciprocity
B) Empathy
C) Sympathy
D) Distress

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McKelvey sees her cousin crying because she has lost a toy. She feels sad because her cousin feels sad. Which emotional response is McKelvey experiencing?A) ReciprocityB) EmpathyC) SympathyD) Distress

Vanessa Beltran · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  McKelvey is experiencing empathy, which is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another. This is shown by her feeling sad because her cousin feels sad.

McKelvey sees her cousin crying because she has lost a toy. She feels sad because her cousin feels sad. Which emotional response is McKelvey experiencing?

A) Reciprocity
B) Empathy
C) Sympathy
D) Distress

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