Empathy

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Exploring the dual aspects of empathy, the book delves into cognitive empathy, which involves understanding others' emotions, and affective empathy, which emphasizes shared feelings. It reviews extensive behavioral and neuroscientific research, noting a shift towards dynamic stimuli that better reflect real social interactions. The importance of context in emotional perception is emphasized, alongside discussions of gender differences, biases, and clinical implications. The work also outlines future research directions in the evolving understanding of empathy.