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Empathy and Compassion as Fundamental Elements of Social Cognition

Empathy and Compassion as Fundamental Elements of Social Cognition

Ranjit Singha
Copyright: © 2024 |Pages: 22
ISBN13: 9798369312650|EISBN13: 9798369312667
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-1265-0.ch003
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Singha, Ranjit. "Empathy and Compassion as Fundamental Elements of Social Cognition." Principles and Clinical Interventions in Social Cognition, edited by K. Jayasankara Reddy, IGI Global, 2024, pp. 40-61. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-1265-0.ch003

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Singha, R. (2024). Empathy and Compassion as Fundamental Elements of Social Cognition. In K. Reddy (Ed.), Principles and Clinical Interventions in Social Cognition (pp. 40-61). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-1265-0.ch003

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Singha, Ranjit. "Empathy and Compassion as Fundamental Elements of Social Cognition." In Principles and Clinical Interventions in Social Cognition, edited by K. Jayasankara Reddy, 40-61. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2024. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-1265-0.ch003

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Abstract

This investigation into compassion and empathy highlights their crucial functions in social cognition, which influence engagements in various settings. Cultural dimensions underscore the significance of human connection by highlighting the societal influences that shape empathetic behaviours. The correlation between compassion, empathy, and mental health underscores their capacity to cultivate resilience. They make valuable contributions to communication and conflict resolution within interpersonal relationships. Efficacious interventions provide opportunities for individual development. Ethical considerations emphasize the importance of maintaining a delicate equilibrium between self-care and empathy. Ongoing technological and neurological research promises an expansion of applications. Cultivating kindness and compassion revolutionizes societies, ushering in an era of more significant global interdependence where mutual comprehension underpins all human engagements.

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