You empathize with another person when you ________.
A)feel sorry for his or her plight
B)understand his or her point of view
C)agree with his or her point of view
D)make him or her feel at ease

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Empathizing with someone requires understanding their perspective, which is described in option B. Feeling sorry for someone (A) can be sympathetic, but is not necessarily empathy. Agreeing with someone (C) does not require understanding their perspective, and making someone feel at ease (D) is more related to creating a comfortable environment for them.

You Empathize with Another Person When You ________