Gene and Patty Are Assigned to Be Partners for a Class

Gene and Patty are assigned to be partners for a class project and need to meet sometime soon to discuss the project. Patty says that Friday evening is the best time for her, but Gene suggests they meet another time because he is planning to go out with his friends that night. Patty explains that Friday is the only evening that she doesn't have a night class. Gene thinks about how he would feel if he was Patty and then agrees to meet Patty on Friday evening. Which skill does Gene use when making his decision?

A) empathy
B) self-regard
C) assertiveness
D) independence