Our beliefs about whether empathy is something that can be developed and controlled are known as our a. perception-checking b. attributions. c. algebraic impressions. d. empathy mindset.

Answer: d) empathy mindset.

Explanation:

Empathy mindset is defined as the understanding mechanism of feeling and emotion of any individual. People share their feeling so that others can perceive about their state. This mindset hold certain attitude and thinking held by person regarding empathy development, management and control.

Other options are incorrect because attribution factor, checking the perception and algebraic expression does not relate with empathy increment or decrement. Thus, the correct option is option (d).