Re:Empathy and perspective taking: How social skills are built
by kgarten on Saturday November 14, 2020 @08:29PM
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The article underlines my understanding of empathy.
I think Empathy can be counterproductive ... because if you feel like the person (I mean feel like the person ...) you might be less likely to be able to help them.
"By becoming “the wounded person,” he vicariously experiences their suffering. "
I think Empathy can be counterproductive ... because if you feel like the person (I mean feel like the person ...) you might be less likely to be able to help them.
"By becoming “the wounded person,” he vicariously experiences their suffering. "