Psychology In Seattle Podcast

Empathy Confusion (Deep Dive, Chapter 4)

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Jan 8, 2025
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INSIGHT

Empathy Definition Confusion

  • People use the word "empathy" without defining its meaning, leading to misunderstandings.
  • Defining terms like "empathy" is crucial for clear communication and avoiding misinterpretations.
INSIGHT

Cognitive Empathy in Sadism

  • Cognitive empathy is understanding another person's feelings without necessarily feeling or caring about them.
  • A psychopathic sadist can possess cognitive empathy to manipulate and harm others.
ANECDOTE

Background Empathy Example

  • Dr. Honda describes a client, a therapist, who yelled at someone for playing loud music on the beach.
  • Dr. Honda used background empathy, considering the client's past traumas, to understand his actions.
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