Donna wants to express empathy toward the individuals she is interviewing about very sensitive medical conditions. She nods in a warm and approving way each time they report a symptom. What might be expected?
A)Participants will talk with her longer about each symptom.
B)Participants will be more honest about their symptoms.
C)Participants will show long term improvements in their symptoms.
D)Participants will report significantly more symptoms.

Question

Donna wants to express empathy toward the individuals she is interviewing about very sensitive medical conditions. She nods in a warm and approving way each time they report a symptom. What might be expected?
A)Participants will talk with her longer about each symptom.
B)Participants will be more honest about their symptoms.
C)Participants will show long term improvements in their symptoms.
D)Participants will report significantly more symptoms.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Participants will talk with her longer about each symptom because they feel that she is interested in what they have to say and that she understands what they are going through.

Donna Wants to Express Empathy Toward the Individuals She Is