Afsnit 110: Empati - Hvad betyder det egentlig?
En lidt længere sommer special, hvor vi dykker ned i noget der måske kan være lidt sværere at slå to streger under. Facit er ikke så eksakt! Her er Karinas noter til dagens afsnit: Empati Definition: The ability to imagine oneself as another person is a sophisticated process. However, the basic capacity to recognize emotions in others may be innate [5] and may be achieved unconsciously. Empathy is not all-or-nothing; rather, a person can be more or less empathic toward another and empirical research supports a variety of interventions that are able to improve empathy From https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Empathy Man kan skelne mellem Empati: Evnen til at forstå og dele andre følelser. At sætte sig selv i en anden persons sted. Man føler det samme som dem man har empati med. (Man kan ikke have empati med sig selv). Medfølelse: At man føler med nogen (man føler ikke det samme. Ens medfølelse er rettet mod en person og de følelser de har). Sympati: At man har sympati for nogen. Der er meget konflikt i disse definitioner, jeg tror heller ikke at der er hårde linier imellem de forskellige begreber. Fælles er at man forstår et andet menneske. Evnen til Empati er indfødt i os. Mirror Neurons: Er ikke nogen bestemte neuroner. Når man laver en handling, så lyser bestemte steder i hjernen op. Når man ser nogen andre gøre disse samme handlinger, så lyser disse steder i hjernen igen op. Det er en spejling og disse neuroner kaldes spejl-neuroner. Dette ses både i dyr og mennesker. Selve dettte system bunder nok i hvordan vi lærer fra andre. We model the people around us and other people model from us. Den sociale Hjerne: We are wired to see faces. We are looking for social connection / social safety. Social Pain - feels like physical pain Social good feelings - activate pleasure paths in the brain => which gives us social sensitivity. Hvad er Empati biokemisk set? The neurobiology of empathy involves a complex interplay of brain regions and neurotransmitters, notably oxytocin, which enhances social cognition and empathy. Mirror neurons, found in the premotor and parietal cortices, are also crucial for understanding and sharing actions and emotions with others. Empathy is linked to various brain areas, including the limbic system, and involves both positive and negative emotions Key aspects of the neurochemistry of empathy: Oxytocin: This neuropeptide is a "morality molecule" that promotes social bonding, love, and empathy. Mirror Neurons: These specialized neurons fire when we perform an action or when we observe someone else performing the same action, contributing to our understanding of others' intentions and actions. Limbic System: This area of the brain, responsible for emotions and bonding, plays a significant role in empathy. Prefrontal Cortex: Areas like the dorsal and ventral medial prefrontal cortex are involved in cognitive empathy, allowing us to understand and interpret others' mental states. Other Neurotransmitters: While oxytocin is prominent, other neurotransmitters and hormones, like cortisol, also influence social interactions and empathy. Genetics: A small percentage of the variation in empathy between individuals is due to genetic factors ------------------------------------- Degeres of Empaty Man kan være mere eller mindre empatisk over for andre. Ofte har vi et Bias, som hindrer os i at føle med alle. BIASES Empathy is triggered -If something is right in front of us -If something is familiar to us / family -If something resonates with past experiences ... These we call bright spots. We all have blind spots. Extending Empathy (growing your empathy) is giving attention and focus to blind spots. -People you tend to avoid => often because they are difficult to understand/empathize with, because they and their experiences are different from you. => More effort needed to understand and the brain/ppl are lazy. Empaty Gap: An&nbs