When Spencer sees the victims of a school shooting on television,he is shocked and distressed.What aspect of empathy does Spencer's reaction illustrate?

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Spencer's reaction illustrates "personal distress," which refers to the feelings of discomfort and anxiety someone might experience upon seeing another person in distress. This is different from empathic concern, which involves feelings of sympathy and concern for the well-being of others, or perspective taking, which is the ability to understand a situation from another person's point of view. "Empathic reaction" is not a commonly used term in the context of empathy research.

When Spencer Sees the Victims of a School Shooting on Television,he