Empathy
Definition
Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another person, essentially putting oneself in their shoes.
Analogy
Think of empathy like a pair of 3D glasses at a movie theater. When you put them on, you're able to see things from a different perspective - you can feel what it's like to be in the movie, experiencing what the characters are going through.
Related terms
Sympathy: This involves feeling compassion or concern for another person's well-being without necessarily understanding their emotional state from their perspective.
Emotional Intelligence: This refers to one's ability to recognize, understand, and manage both their own emotions and those of others.
Perspective-taking: This is the act of perceiving a situation or understanding a concept from an alternative point of view, such as that belonging to another individual.
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How do mirror neurons relate to empathy?
What could be the reason why some children do not show empathy for their peers?
How does the actor-observer bias relate to the concept of empathy in understanding others' behaviors?
Which type of bias can be reduced by implementing strategies that promote perspective taking and empathy?
What type of altruism describes helping behaviors driven by empathy?
Which of the following best describes the role of empathy in promoting altruistic behavior?
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