Ms. Genelia cries while telling you about the recent death of her mother, whom she describes as one of her strongest supporters. You respond, "I know exactly how you feel. My mother died two years ago. We had a similar relationship. I cried for two weeks after her death." This is an example of:
A)assertive responding.
B)compassion fatigue.
C)sympathetic responding.
D)a discrepant viewpoint.

Question

Ms. Genelia cries while telling you about the recent death of her mother, whom she describes as one of her strongest supporters. You respond, "I know exactly how you feel. My mother died two years ago. We had a similar relationship. I cried for two weeks after her death." This is an example of:​
A)assertive responding.​
B)​compassion fatigue.
C)​sympathetic responding.
D)​a discrepant viewpoint.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

This is an example of sympathetic responding, where the listener tries to show support and understanding towards the speaker by acknowledging their emotions and expressing similar experiences. However, it is important to note that every individual's grief is different, and comparing one's experience with someone else's may not always be helpful.

Ms Genelia Cries While Telling You About the Recent Death