Asked by Aracely Torres on Jun 15, 2024

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While watching a marathon on television Mandy sees a participant in a wheelchair cross the finish line and thrust her hands up in the air in a demonstration of accomplishment.When this happens,Mandy also experiences a feeling of pleasure and accomplishment.This feeling would best be described as

A) sharing.
B) empathy.
C) universal.
D) preconventional.

Empathy

Reacting to another’s feelings with an emotional response that is similar to the other’s feelings.

Marathon

A long-distance running event with an official distance of 42.195 kilometers, typically a race, requiring endurance and stamina.

Pleasure

A feeling of happiness, enjoyment, or satisfaction derived from an experience.

  • Comprehend how personal experiences and social engagements influence moral judgement and ethical conduct.
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Jones NyanorJun 16, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Mandy is experiencing a feeling of pleasure and accomplishment in response to the participant's accomplishment. This shows that she is able to empathize with the participant and feel what they are feeling, which is a characteristic of empathy. The other options (A) sharing, (C) universal, and (D) preconventional, do not accurately describe the situation or Mandy's response.