After Katie's Dad died, Laurie went to her house and gave her favorite Beany Baby to Katie and then sat with her for a long time. Laurie felt _________.

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Empathy refers to the ability to understand and share the feelings of another person. In this scenario, Laurie showed empathy towards Katie by giving her a comforting Beany Baby and staying with her for a while after her father's death. Sympathy (A) may also be applicable in this situation, as it refers to feelings of compassion or concern for another person's suffering. Dysphoric (C) and melancholic (D) are not applicable as they both refer to negative or unpleasant emotions, which do not seem to be evident in this scenario.

After Katie's Dad Died, Laurie Went to Her House and Gave