Sympathy differs from empathy in that it
A) is an unrelated moral emotion.
B) is irrelevant to ethical practice.
C) recognizes that my understanding of the feelings of another is limited or partial.
D) requires others be physically present to experience sympathy.

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Sympathy involves feeling sorry for someone else's situation, whereas empathy involves putting yourself in their shoes and understanding how they feel. Sympathy recognizes that our understanding of their feelings may be limited or incomplete, whereas empathy strives to fully understand and feel with the other person. The other options are incorrect as sympathy is a relevant moral emotion and does not require physical presence.

Sympathy Differs from Empathy in That It