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Empathy

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another person, essentially putting oneself in their shoes.

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