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The Empathizing Mechanism in EQ Chapter Preview
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What is the term used to describe the circuit in the brain that determines how much empathy an individual has?

  • Empathizing Mechanism (correct)
  • Sympathy Controller
  • Compassion Module
  • Empathy Regulator

    • Individuals at Level 0 of the Empathizing Mechanism may voluntarily seek a diagnosis due to:

  • Experiencing transient empathy fluctuations
  • Having no empathy at all (correct)
  • Experiencing excessive empathy
  • Being extremely empathetic

    • At Level 0 of the Empathizing Mechanism, individuals may commit crimes such as murder due to their lack of:

  • Remorse
  • Empathy (correct)
  • Compassion
  • Guilt

    • Which of the following is a behavior exhibited by some individuals at Level 0 of the Empathizing Mechanism?

    <p>Finding relationships challenging</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean when it is mentioned that individuals at Level 0 'wind up in clinics voluntarily seeking a diagnosis'?

    <p>They have severe empathy issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of individuals at Level 0 of the Empathizing Mechanism?

    <p>Struggling to understand what others are feeling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What part of the brain is involved in recognizing a range of emotions, including happiness, disgust, and pain?

    <p>cACC/MCC and AI</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what situation do men tend to show less empathy activity in the brain?

    <p>When they regard someone as unfair or out of line</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which brain region plays a key role in empathy, especially when judging someone else's intentions and beliefs?

    <p>temporo-parietal junction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term is sometimes used to refer to the recognition element of empathy?

    <p>theory of mind</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Damage to which brain regions can interfere with the ability to recognize emotions like happiness and pain?

    <p>cACC/MCC and AI</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What might explain why men find it easier to switch off their empathy for competitors or those they judge as unfair?

    <p>Desire for dominance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term does the author use to refer to the marker for every action we make?

    <p>Somatic marker</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region of the brain is implicated in marking the emotional valence of experiences?

    <p>Ventral medial prefrontal cortex</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect did the accident have on Phineas Gage's ability to empathize with others?

    <p>It significantly reduced his ability to empathize</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is supported by the evidence presented in the text?

    <p>vMPFC involvement is associated with positive thinking and reduced negativity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happened to Phineas Gage on September 13, 1848, that led to significant changes in his behavior?

    <p>An iron rod was driven through his brain.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which area is NOT mentioned as being affected by Phineas Gage's accident?

    <p>Occipital lobe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the region that processes disgust mostly located?

    <p>Anterior insula</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which brain region is predominantly associated with processing happy emotions?

    <p>Ventral striatum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where do we find the caudal anterior cingulate cortex (cACC) located in the brain?

    <p>Middle cingulate cortex</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which brain region consistently correlates with EQ regardless of the emotion being viewed?

    <p>Inferior frontal gyrus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of emotions, where is anger predominantly processed?

    <p>Supplementary motor cortex</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which brain region is part of the 'pain matrix' and is activated during empathy?

    <p>Middle cingulate cortex</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens in the somatosensory cortex when you watch a needle piercing someone else's hand?

    <p>It shows a burst of electrical activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the strong brain response suggest about how we react to someone else's distress?

    <p>We put ourselves in their shoes and feel it as our own sensation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do we involuntarily wince when we see someone else get hurt?

    <p>As a result of empathizing with their pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text suggest about individuals who do not have a strong empathic response to emotionally charged situations?

    <p>They have a different neurological response</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the text, what is the significance of feeling someone else's distress as our own sensation?

    <p>It enhances our ability to help others</p> Signup and view all the answers

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