Lila and her son, Jacob, were visiting friends one afternoon when Jacob melted into a terrible tantrum. Lila wondered if he was tired, then thought quickly about what might help him regain his composure. Her attempt to understand Jacob's experience from his point of view reveals her ______.

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Lila's effort to understand Jacob's experience from his perspective demonstrates empathy, which involves recognizing, understanding, and sharing the feelings of another.

Lila and Her Son, Jacob, Were Visiting Friends One Afternoon