Problem
A. What is empathy? Why is empathy important? Provide a specific example that illustrates a child engaging in empathy.
B. What are five components of empathy during childhood?
C. During what stages of the lifespan is empathy a work-in-progress? Describe four factors that shape empathy.
D. What is attachment? Why are emotional experiences between babies and caregivers crucial for the development of empathy? Be sure to include at least two reasons.
E. How do the cognitive components of empathy begin to emerge during the first years of life? Describe three ages and corresponding details.
F. Describe four contexts in which empathetic responses emerge over time. Provide a specific example to illustrate one of the contexts that elicits empathy,
G. Describe how knowing about the development of empathy in children will influence your behavior as a parent, caregiver, or friend; as a civically engaged citizen; or as a professional in your chosen field, Illustrate with a specific example.