The vicarious experience of another's feelings or ability to put oneself in another's shoes is:
A)reactance.
B)altruism.
C)sympathy.
D)empathy.

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Empathy is the vicarious experience of another's feelings or the ability to put oneself in another's shoes. Reactance refers to the psychological reactance that occurs when one's freedom or autonomy is threatened. Altruism refers to behavior that aims to benefit others, even at a cost to oneself. Sympathy is feeling sorry for someone else's situation or feelings, but not necessarily understanding or experiencing them.

The Vicarious Experience of Another's Feelings or Ability to Put