In general, people tend to be good at understanding:  

The trekkers struggled to navigate the ______ path up the mountain, each step more difficult than the last.

Which of the following is an example of the projection bias?  

She tried _______ the events of the previous day, but the overwhelming emotions made it impossible to recall everything clearly.

Bonus Question 2 (1pt total) Tell me one good thing that brought you joy this week. 

She did not _______ to criticize anyone during the meeting, but her honest feedback was misunderstood by some as an attack.

He _______ deeply, feeling the weight of the stressful journey lift off him as he stepped into the airport.

Known for his ______ personality, he rarely spoke, but when he did, his words carried weight and wisdom.

Upon hearing the tragic news, she took a moment ______ her colleague, offering a sympathetic ear and a kind gesture.

He tried ____ that the situation didn’t bother him, but his nervous laughter gave him away.