Question

kim is very happy that she just got into college. which type of statement could her friends say to best show empathy?

• mentioning that she can apply for scholarships
• expressing that they are excited that she got what she wanted
• saying that it’s great that so many people get to go to college
• stating that college can be expensive and she needs to start saving

Explanation:

To show empathy, the statement should reflect understanding and share in Kim's happiness. Expressing excitement that she got what she wanted (her college admission) directly relates to her positive emotion and validates her achievement, which is empathetic. The other options either focus on practical matters (scholarships, saving) or generalize (many people going to college) rather than empathizing with her specific joy.

Answer:

B. expressing that they are excited that she got what she wanted