Which of the following statements is true of empathy?
A) It is a learned or acquired skill.
B) It is synonymous with sympathy.
C) It requires that two people have similar backgrounds.
D) It results in negative therapeutic outcomes.
A
Feedback: Demonstrating empathy requires careful attention and practice; it is not an innate response. Empathy is not synonymous with sympathy and does not require that two people have similar backgrounds. It does not result in negative therapeutic outcomes.
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