1. When I hear about someone (a stranger) going through a difficult time, I feel a great deal of compassion for him or her. (3)

2. It is easy for me to feel the pain (and joy) experienced by others, even though I do not know them. (4)

3. If I encounter a stranger who needs help, I would do almost anything I could to help him or her. (5)

4. I feel considerable compassionate love for people from everywhere. (6)

5. I tend to feel compassion for people even though I do not know them. (9)

6. One of the activities that provides me with the most meaning to my life is helping others in the world who need help. (10)

7. I often have tender feelings toward people (strangers) when they seem to be in need. (12)

8. I feel a selfless caring for most of mankind. (13)

9. If a person (a stranger) is troubled, I usually feel extreme tenderness and caring. (15)

Note: In brackets the item number of the original scale