Question

A client tells her therapist that she has a great fear of flying. her therapist responds, "me too. i don't like flying in planes, especially when there is a lot of turbulence". this is an example of _________________.

Answer 1

Based on the scenario above, this is an example of empathy. Empathy is being defined as a way of understanding others or sharing to other people the thoughts and feelings that you experience as a way of having to also understand other people’s emotions and experiences.