Psy 180
Running Head: FEELING EMPATHY FOR ANOTHER 1
Feeling Empathy for Another
Edward K. Lee
Argosy University
FEELING EMPATHY FOR ANOTHER 2
Abstract
In my essay, I will go over the definition of empathy, and how to be a good empathetic listener. I will explain the process that I have learned and implemented with the two test subject’s that I have interviewed. I will go over the challenges of empathetic listening, the effects that it has on a conversation, and the importance of empathetic listening; so we can efficiently improve our interpersonal skills. I will conclude with how I benefited from empathetic listening, and how it changed the way, as to how I should listen to other people.
FEELING EMPATHY FOR ANOTHER 3
Feeling Empathy for Another
According to the Merriam dictionary, “Empathy” is defined as: the action of understanding, being aware of, being sensitive to, and vicariously experiencing the feelings, thoughts, and experience of another of either the past or present without having the feelings, thoughts, and experience fully communicated in an objectively explicit manner; also: the capacity for this. A good way to hold perspective for another is to “experience empathy” for them (Alberts, Ayers, Busha, and Holtz, 2009, p. 80). When we empathize with others, we try to understand another’s “feelings, and share their experience emotionally and physically” (Alberts et al., 2009, p. 80). And by experiencing another’s “emotions and behaviors,” this will help us understand the “situation” that they are in (Alberts et al., 2009, p. 80). The process of being a good empathetic listener requires us to develop our skills in “imagination, open-mindedness, and commitment” (Alberts et al., 2009, p. 80). According to Bryant (2009), you will also be a good listener if you seem: to be present, to be interested, to have the time, and to show respect when you are listening to your subject (pp. 49-52). There are some steps that Bryant (2009)
Feeling Empathy for Another
Edward K. Lee
Argosy University
FEELING EMPATHY FOR ANOTHER 2
Abstract
In my essay, I will go over the definition of empathy, and how to be a good empathetic listener. I will explain the process that I have learned and implemented with the two test subject’s that I have interviewed. I will go over the challenges of empathetic listening, the effects that it has on a conversation, and the importance of empathetic listening; so we can efficiently improve our interpersonal skills. I will conclude with how I benefited from empathetic listening, and how it changed the way, as to how I should listen to other people.
FEELING EMPATHY FOR ANOTHER 3
Feeling Empathy for Another
According to the Merriam dictionary, “Empathy” is defined as: the action of understanding, being aware of, being sensitive to, and vicariously experiencing the feelings, thoughts, and experience of another of either the past or present without having the feelings, thoughts, and experience fully communicated in an objectively explicit manner; also: the capacity for this. A good way to hold perspective for another is to “experience empathy” for them (Alberts, Ayers, Busha, and Holtz, 2009, p. 80). When we empathize with others, we try to understand another’s “feelings, and share their experience emotionally and physically” (Alberts et al., 2009, p. 80). And by experiencing another’s “emotions and behaviors,” this will help us understand the “situation” that they are in (Alberts et al., 2009, p. 80). The process of being a good empathetic listener requires us to develop our skills in “imagination, open-mindedness, and commitment” (Alberts et al., 2009, p. 80). According to Bryant (2009), you will also be a good listener if you seem: to be present, to be interested, to have the time, and to show respect when you are listening to your subject (pp. 49-52). There are some steps that Bryant (2009)