Responding to another person's general situation or plight is characteristic of

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Empathy for another's life condition involves understanding and responding to the general situation or plight of another person, rather than just their immediate emotional state (as in B) or having a general concern for other people (as in D and E). Egocentric empathy (A) is not a type of empathy, but rather refers to a lack of empathy caused by excessive self-focus.

Responding to Another Person's General Situation or Plight Is Characteristic