Abstract
This multidimensional approach brings together cognitive, sociobiological and behavioural perspectives providing students with a thorough, vet balanced and well-synthesised presentation of contemporary empathy research. The author approaches the topic in two ways: 1. through empirical work which is examined in a variety of empathy-related areas, clearly recognising the theoretical context; 2. through an organisational model which puts the smaller pieces into one, more coherent whole.
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EmpathySociobiologyVariety (cybernetics)Presentation (obstetrics)PsychologyContext (archaeology)CognitionSocial psychologyCognitive scienceCognitive psychologyEpistemologyComputer scienceArtificial intelligenceGeography
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Mark H. Davis
(2018).
Empathy.
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https://doi.org/10.4324/9780429493898
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- 10.4324/9780429493898