Empathy Exploration

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What aspect of empathy did the author focus on in their first book, 'Mindblindness'?

Cognitive part of empathy (correct)

Affective part of empathy

Biological determinants of empathy

Empathy in autism

In which book did the author analyze the difficulties faced by individuals with autism in acquiring empathy?

The Essential Difference (correct)

Mindblindness

Zero Degrees of Empathy

None of the above

What is the main focus of the book 'Zero Degrees of Empathy'?

Studying the effects of empathy on society

Analyzing emotional reactions in different sexes

Understanding human cruelty (correct)

Exploring the brain basis of intelligence

What term does the author propose to replace 'evil' with in the context of understanding human cruelty?

'Empathy' Signup and view all the answers

Which part of empathy did the author introduce in their second book, 'The Essential Difference'?

Affective part of empathy Signup and view all the answers

What is the author's main aim in writing about empathy according to the provided text?

To understand human cruelty Signup and view all the answers

What act did the man's friend perform before the man was hanged?

Took the noose and put it around his own neck Signup and view all the answers

What concept does the author suggest as a replacement for 'evil' when trying to understand why people treat others cruelly?

Empathy erosion Signup and view all the answers

Why did the SS guard kick the chair away from under the man?

To prevent any last-minute intervention Signup and view all the answers

What did Martin Buber identify as an underlying cause of empathy erosion?

Turning people into objects Signup and view all the answers

What does the author aim to analyze in the coming chapters?

Empathy Signup and view all the answers

What does Thomas' survival in Auschwitz suggest?

He was lucky during Dr. Mengele's selections Signup and view all the answers

Which term does the author criticize as being an 'all-too-easy concept' when explaining how people cause extreme harm to each other?

Evil Signup and view all the answers

Why does the author mention 'the extremes of human behavior'?

To explain his motivation for writing a book Signup and view all the answers

What do Thomas and other inmates rejoice at witnessing?

The friend's willingness to take the man's place Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest as reversible causes of empathy erosion?

Corrosive emotions and desire to protect Signup and view all the answers

Why did the guard choose hanging as a form of punishment instead of shooting?

To make an example of both friends Signup and view all the answers

In what context did Martin Buber's insight about empathy erosion originate?

1933, when Hitler came to power Signup and view all the answers

What might be a reason for someone to switch off their attention, as mentioned in the text?

Being too focused on their own urgent goal Signup and view all the answers

In a state of self-focus, what happens according to the text?

Complete disregard for others or their feelings Signup and view all the answers

What is mentioned as a potential outcome of an enduring lack of empathy?

Stable trait of self-focus without empathy Signup and view all the answers

How does the text define the ability to empathize?

Understanding accurately the other person's position Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes individuals who are 'imprisoned in their own self-focus'?

Enduring lack of empathy as a stable trait Signup and view all the answers

What happens when someone is described as being in 'a state of single-mindedness'?

Their narrative would be one-sided and self-focused Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between the Ich-Du (I-You) mode of being and the Ich-Es (I-It) mode of being according to Martin Buber?

In the Ich-Du mode, you connect with a person as an end in itself, while in the Ich-Es mode, you connect with a person for some purpose. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Martin Buber argue that treating a person in the Ich-Es mode was devaluing?

Because it involves focusing on one's own interests without considering the thoughts and feelings of the other person. Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes a person who is solely in the 'I' mode according to the text?

They relate only to things or people as objects without considering different thoughts and feelings. Signup and view all the answers

What is one consequence of treating people as objects according to Martin Buber?

Ignoring the subjectivity and emotions of others. Signup and view all the answers

Why might a person end up solely focused on their own interests, as described in the text?

As a result of resentment and hurt accumulated over time. Signup and view all the answers

What impact does being solely focused on the pursuit of one's own interests have on others according to the text?

It results in a lack of negative impact on others' lives. Signup and view all the answers