Empathy pt. 1

Empathy is a common term that has an elusive definition and nebulous parameters. In this first episode, we set out to walk through definitions of empathy and try to narrow it down to its most critical features. Further, we describe the scientific attempts to objectively measure empathetic observation. Next week, we will explain the development of empathy and when people become extremely empathetic or deficient in empathy. Recommendations part 1Abraham: The Bear (season 3; https://www.fxnetworks.com/shows/the-bear)Shane: Gojira performing at the Olympics (https://loudwire.com/gojira-first-metal-band-play-olympics-opening-ceremony-watch/)Holidays (08/07/2024:Aged Care Employee Day (Australia)Mom’s Equal Pay DayNational Beach Party DayNational Lighthouse DayNational Psychiatric Technician Appreciation DayNational Raspberries and Cream DayNational Opportunity DayNational Sea Serpent DayParticularly Preposterous Packaging DayProfessional Speakers DayPurple Heart DayExercise with your Child WeekInternational Assistance Dog WeekInternational Clown WeekInternational Mathematicians WeekNational Bargain Hunting WeekNational Minority Donor Awareness WeekSimply Your Life weekWeird Contest WeekWorld Breastfeeding WeekMarine WeekChild Vision Awareness MonthNational Breastfeeding MonthBeautiful in your Skin MonthCheerleading Safety MonthLinks and References:Links: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/empathyLuciano, et al. (2020). Perspective taking, empathy, and compassion. In Applied Behavior Analysis of Language and Cognition (Fryling et al, Eds). Oakland, CA: Context PressWilson, D. S., & Hayes, S. C. (2018). Evolution and contextual behavior science. Oakland, CA: Context Press. Barnes-Holmes et al. (2001). Psychological development. In Relational Frame Theory: A Post-Skinnerian Account of Human Language and Cognition. New York, NY: Klewur Acadmic/Plenum PressSkinner, B. F. (1974). About behaviorism. New York, NY: Random House.https://www.humintell.com/2019/05/the-cultural-significance-of-smiling/https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6169872/https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10427576/#:~:text=Several%20studies%20showed%20that%20adults,develop%20alexithymia%20and%20low%20empathy.https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1541204020939647https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2020-88174-004https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/13554794.2013.826695https://uktherapyguide.com/empathy-disorder-what-is-it-symptoms-and-how-to-overcome-ithttps://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2022/apr/29/confessions-of-a-hyper-empathhttps://www.verywellmind.com/hyper-empathy-in-autism-8426957https://www.theedgetreatment.com/hyper-empathy-disorder-what-happens-when-you-feel-too-much/https://www.psychalive.org/empaths/https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/living-finesse/202202/the-challenges-being-empathBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support.