2.1 What is empathy? –

A. What is Empathy?

Think About It:

This is a quote from a man named Alfred Adler. He was a doctor, born in 1870 and died in 1937.

 

  1. What does it mean to “see with the eyes of another” or “feel with the heart of another?” 
  2. How would you describe the meaning of this quote in your own words? 

Write your answer in your mission log.

B. Head and Heart

Empathy has two parts: Head and Heart

Directions: Explore the two ways our brains help us have empathy. Click each card to learn more.

Feel

Heart

Our brain can spot how others feel. When we show empathy, we see others' emotions. We can tell if others are happy, sad or need help.

Think

Head

Our brain doesn’t just see emotions, though. Our brain tries to understand emotions. Our brain wants to know why someone feels something and thinks about how we can help.
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