Essays on Empathy

Creating Empathy for the ‘Other’: Analytical Essay

Introduction Science fiction is a genre of film that combines scientific facts with fictional narratives (Kuhn and Westwell, 2012). The genre enables filmmakers to explore the potential “societal and technological trajectory” of humanity (Bonnor, Buis, Garica, Sharma, Tatham-Maye, 2009). A reoccurring character in science-fiction films are humanoid creatures, otherwise referred to as the ‘alien’ character....
625 Words 1 Page

Lack of Empathy in Modern Society: Critical Analysis

What is considered the norm in society? Is it our race? The way we look? Dress? But what is even normal? There is no such thing. We all have this view in society of someone who is “normal” being “perfect”. Societal pressures encourage people to lack empathy to attempt to promote stereotypes and ignore guilt,...
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Sensory Processing Sensitivity: The Neuroanatomical and Hormonal Basis of Empathy

Introduction Sensory processing sensitivity (SPS) is a genetically and environmentally determined personality trait that can be described as an increased sensitivity of the central nervous system (CNS) and deeper cognitive processing of physical, social, and emotional stimuli (Aron, Aron, and Jagiel Lowicz, 2012). One such example of a behavior associated with deeper processing and responding...
2592 Words 6 Pages

Necessity of Empathy for Managers: Arguments For and Against

During the twentieth century, the evolution of ideas about managers and managerial work has changed, I will be explaining why I agree with McGrath’s statement in this essay. I will also provide my arguments on how and why management students should be taught empathy. In McGrath’s article, the three eras that she pinpoints are execution,...
1480 Words 3 Pages

Empathy in Therapeutic Relationship: Analytical Essay

Introduction Therapeutic relationship is the primary component of interactions that allow nurses to apply their professional skills, knowledge, experiences and abilities towards meeting the needs of the patients and their families (McCormack & McCance, 2017). The therapeutic nurse-patient relationship is defined by Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC, 2015) that it protects the patient’s dignity, privacy...
2568 Words 6 Pages

Empathy and Understanding: Critical Reflection of Incident

Introduction This essay aims to give a critical reflection of an incident that occurred while working on placement at a mental health care setting. The Gibbs’ Reflective cycle (Gibbs, 1988) will be used as this is a popular model of reflection. Reflective practice is widely used by healthcare practioner’s and is the process of learning...
1442 Words 3 Pages

Emotional Contagion Versus Empathy: Article Analysis

This assignment aims to describe a psychological journal article. The article chosen is ‘Cognitive Strategies for Controlling Emotional Contagion’ by Daniel M. Rempala. Introduction: Emotional contagion is defined as “the tendency to automatically mimic and synchronise facial expressions, vocalisations, postures, and movements with those of another person, and, consequently, to converge emotionally,” (Hatfield, 1993). This...
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Empathy Versus Discipline: Critical Analysis

Discipline, attention and love is crucial when trying to encourage a juvenile delinquent’s decision on making a life change. In the book, Last Chance in Texas (Hubner, 2005), a “high-security institution” for juvenile delinquents is the main area where life changes are vital for these youth’s lives. Giddings State School prides itself on supervision, obedience...
1877 Words 4 Pages

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