In order for altruism to be possible, there must be __________ to conceive of another’s emotional state, and __________, which allows you to see a situation from another viewpoint.

Empathy is the ability to recognize or imagine another person’s emotional state. Perspective-taking lets you view a situation from someone else’s point of view. So the blanks are “empathy” and “perspective,” making choice C correct.

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