Mariah, Joe's girlfriend, is sad because her dog has just died. That evening, while Joe listens to Mariah talk about the dog, he remembers losing his own cat three years earlier, and he becomes sad as well. He conveys to Mariah that he truly understands her grief. Joe is employing what type of listening?

A. relational
B. inspirational
C. empathic
D. sympathetic


Answer: C

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