Multifactor Empathy Questionnaire, IRI Test - the question form

1. I sometimes daydream about what might happen in my life.

2. I often have warm feelings and concern for those who are less fortunate than me.

3. I sometimes find it difficult to see things from another person's point of view.

4. Sometimes I do not feel very sorry for other people when they are having problems.

5. When I read fictional stories, I really get involved with the feelings of the characters.

6. In difficult situations, I feel anxious and uncomfortable.

7. I usually watch a movie or play in a detached way, and I rarely get caught up in what is happening on the screen or on stage.

8. I try to consider each side’s point of view during a disagreement before I make a decision.

9. When I see someone being taken advantage of, I feel protective toward them.

10. I sometimes feel helpless when I am in the middle of a highly emotional situation.

11. I sometimes try to understand my friends better by imagining how things look from their perspective.

12. I rarely get deeply involved in events in a book or movie.

13. When I see someone who is upset, I usually try to stay calm.

14. Other people's misfortunes do not usually disturb me very much.

15. If I am sure I am right, I do not spend much time listening to other people’s arguments.

16. After seeing a movie or play, I sometimes feel as though I were one of the characters.

17. Being in an emotionally tense situation scares me.

18. Sometimes, when I see someone being treated unfairly, I do not feel much compassion for them.

19. I usually handle difficult situations fairly well.

20. I am often deeply moved by things I witness.

21. I believe there are two sides to every question and try to look at both of them.

22. I would describe myself as a fairly soft-hearted person.

23. When I watch a good movie, I can easily imagine myself in the place of the main character.

24. In difficult situations, I usually feel confused and unsure what to do.

25. When I am upset with someone, I usually try to put myself in their place.

26. When I read an interesting story, I imagine how I would feel if the events in the story were happening to me.

27. When I see someone who urgently needs help in a critical situation, I feel shaken up.

28. Before criticizing someone, I try to imagine how I would feel if I were in their place.