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I understand your pain, but I don't care
Some people (and even primates) can understand the emotions of those around them and want to help them. On the other hand, others can identify those emotions, but choose not to do anything in response.
Those types of people who are using instrumental empathy are aware of other’s emotions and use them for their own benefit. While they do act, their only intention is to manipulate others and cause them harm. They manage this without having a guilty conscience or feeling any remorse.
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Characteristics Of Instrumental Empathy
People who use instrumental empathy are often extremely charming . Their goal is to convince the people around them that they really care for them.
Some key characteristics are:
- They demonstrate cognitive empathy. In other words, they watch someone’s behavior, e...
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Mirror Neurons
A study published in the scientific journal Brain , by doctors Harma Meffert and Valeria Gazzola, brought to light the “mirror system”. This is the ability to tune into the emotions of others using "mirror neurons". These neurons are present even in people who are consid...
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Instrumental Empathy
This type of empathy is a trait that’s often characteristic of narcissistic or psychopathic people.
These people are able to identify and read the emotions of others better than you realize. Once they know how the people around them are feeling, they take advantage of this...
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Forgive, but don't forget
Happy people live by the motto "Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me." They forgive in order to prevent a grudge, but they never forget.
The negative emotions that come with holding onto a grudge are actually a stress response. Holding on to that stress can have devastati...
Practice self-awareness
Emotionally intelligent people are aware of their own emotions and how they can affect those around them.
They also pick up on others' emotions and body language and use that information to enhance their communication skills.
Emotional Intelligence
Emotional Intelligence is the capability to identify, manage, evaluate, and understand our own emotions and the people around us.
According to the psychologist, Daniel Goleman, EI has five components-
- Self-awareness
- Self-regulation
- Empathy
- Motivation
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