Question

how does empathy most likely improve a relationship?
○ it reduces tension.
○ it helps people feel intelligent.
○ it shows honesty and integrity.
○ it prevents reciprocity.

Explanation:

Empathy involves understanding and sharing others' feelings. Reducing tension in a relationship aligns with empathy's role (e.g., resolving conflicts by understanding emotions). "Helps feel intelligent" is unrelated, "shows honesty" is about integrity not empathy, and "prevents reciprocity" is incorrect (empathy can encourage positive reciprocity).

Answer:

A. It reduces tension.