Task: Class Definition Understanding (ontology: Human_Society/EmotionOntology)

Which of the following definitions best describes 'compassion'?

A. A negative emotion involving feelings of suspicion or doubt regarding the honesty, fairness, or abilities of an entity (e.g., person, object, or situation). This process includes an appraisal that the entity may be unreliable, potentially harmful and/or deceptive.
B. An emotion evoked for a person who is in distress. The conditions for the concept involve perceiving the other as in need, and valuing the other's welfare. Associated with altruistic motivation. [Source: OCEAS]
C. A negative emotion that is aversive and provoked by the prospect of distal threat.
D. A negative emotion generally elicited by the negative evaluation of others and their actions. Usually elicited by violations of community codes. Closely related to anger and disgust. [Source: OCEAS]

Answer: An emotion evoked for a person who is in distress. The conditions for the concept involve perceiving the other as in need, and valuing the other's welfare. Associated with altruistic motivation. [Source: OCEAS]