Question

Blake complains to Mrs. Parks, "We shouldn't have to do these brutal word problems for homework. They don't help me understand geometry at all." Which of the following responses demonstrates empathetic listening?

a. "You don't like doing these word problems. You think they're really hard."
b. "Let me help you. Maybe you're missing something."
c. "Who do you say they're brutal? We did examples like these problems during class yesterday."
d. "We'll go over the problems in class. Maybe you'll learn something then."

Answer 1

The correct option that demonstrate empathetic listenting is option B: "Let me help you. Maybe you are missing something"

Step-by-step explanation:

This is empathetic because it lets the student know that he still have to do the homework but the teacher is offering to help them there and answer what is difficult about those problems.