Empathy Quiz
1.
I easily feel sad when the people around me feel sad.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
2.
Before criticizing somebody, I try to imagine how I would feel if I were in their place.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
3.
It is difficult for me to understand what makes my friends happy.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
4.
It upsets me to see someone being treated disrespectfully.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
5.
When someone else is feeling excited, I tend to get excited too.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
6.
I have tender, concerned feelings for people less fortunate than me.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
7.
I sometimes find it difficult to see things from the other person’s point of view.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
8.
I find that I am “in tune” with other people’s moods.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
9.
If I’m sure I’m right about something, I don’t waste much time listening to other people’s arguments.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
10.
If someone tells me about an event that made them happy, I can easily understand why that event made them happy.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
11.
I try to look at everybody’s side of a disagreement before I make a decision.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
12.
I become irritated when someone cries.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
13.
I can easily think about events that will make my friends happy.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
14.
I sometimes try to understand my friends better by imagining how things look from their perspective.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
15.
I get a strong urge to help when I see someone who is upset.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
16.
I believe that there are two sides to every question and try to look at them both.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
17.
When I see that my friend is sad about something, I easily feel sad as well.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
18.
I have a hard time predicting what situations will make other people happy.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
19.
When I’m upset at someone, I usually try to put myself in their shoes for a while.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
20.
When I see someone being taken advantage of, I feel protective toward them.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
21.
I remain unaffected when someone close to me is happy.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
22.
I enjoy making other people feel better.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
23.
In terms of your gender identity, do you see yourself as:
Female/Woman
Male/Man
Gender non-binary
I prefer to self-identify
Specify
24.
What is your age?
Under 18
18 - 29
30 - 39
40 - 49
50 - 59
60 - 69
70 or Over
25.
Please indicate your birth order in relation to your siblings (if any).
I am the oldest child (first born)
I am a middle child
I am the youngest child (last born)
I am an only child (no siblings)
26.
Please select your ethnic background (if you identify with more than one ethnicity, select the one you identify with the most, or select multiethnic).
African, African American
Asian, Asian American
European, European American (Caucasian)
Latino, Latino American, Chicano
Native American
Middle Eastern
Multiethnic
Specify
27.
How would you describe your political views?
Very Liberal
Liberal
Moderate
Conservative
Very Conservative
28.
Please provide your best estimate of your annual household income in USD (before taxes).
Less than $25,000
$25,000 - $49,999
$50,000 - $74,999
$75,000 - $99,999
$100,000 - $124,999
$125,000 - $149,999
$150,000 - $174,999
$175,000 - $199,999
Over $200,000
29.