Which of the following most clearly describes the difference between empathy and sympathy?

a. In empathy you acknowledge feelings; in sympathy you don't.
b. In empathy, you feel sorry; in sympathy you don't.
c. In empathy, you experience a similar emotional reaction; with sympathy you acknowledge someone's feelings.
d. There are no differences—empathy and sympathy are the same thing.


c

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