30 Questions
What does Carol frequently accuse her partner John of, despite his efforts to reassure her?
Not communicating
How does Carol describe the communication attempts by John, even when he gives her time to talk?
Inadequate
When Carol throws her arms around John and asks him to make love to her, what emotion is she displaying?
Manipulation
What is one of Carol's accusations towards John when she claims he is 'switched off' or 'not really connecting with my pain'?
Lacking empathy
What does Carol frequently threaten to do during her unstable relationships?
Kill herself
How does Carol describe her husband Mike's treatment towards her within their marriage?
Making her feel insignificant and invisible
What term does the author use to refer to more than just the automatic mirroring of emotions?
Empathy
Which brain region is highlighted as the 'jewel in the crown' of the empathy circuit?
Amygdala
Who situates the amygdala at the center of 'the emotional brain'?
Joseph LeDoux
In relation to fear learning, which brain region is mentioned as crucial?
Amygdala
What did Joseph LeDoux create due to his fascination with the amygdala and love of music?
The Amygdaloids band
Which part of the brain is involved in explicit understanding of mental states and emotions according to the text?
Cortex
Why did Carol's mother believe in not showing affection to her as a baby?
To avoid spoiling the child
How did Carol's mother respond if Carol did not meet her table manners standards?
Sent her to her room with only bread and water for a day
What method did Carol's mother use to control both Carol and the pet dog?
Physical punishment with a belt
Why did Carol's mother feel she had done her duty as a mother by breastfeeding Carol for just one week?
She felt it was enough to fulfill her role as a mother
What was the primary reason behind Carol being left alone for long hours as a toddler?
To encourage independence in her daughter
How did Carol's mother perceive the concept of showing maternal affection?
As unnecessary and a sign of weakness
What is a common behavior described in borderlines due to the feeling of emptiness?
Self-mutilation
Why do borderlines engage in impulsive behaviors like drinking, drugs, and sexual promiscuity?
To relieve emotional pain and depression
How do borderlines describe the feeling of emptiness they experience?
As causing terrible emotional pain and depression
What is a significant point made regarding the thin line between love and hate in borderlines?
The line becomes infinitesimal in borderlines
Why do borderlines engage in impulsive behaviors like gambling and binge eating?
As a desperate attempt to feel something rather than emptiness
What makes it challenging for others when a borderline threatens suicide?
The uncertainty if the borderline actually meant it or not
Why did Norma go to live with Grace and Ervin Goddard?
Grace became Norma's guardian.
What was one reason for Norma's first marriage to James Dougherty?
To avoid being returned to the orphanage.
Why did Norma's second marriage to Joe DiMaggio end quickly?
It was a marriage of convenience.
What did Arthur Miller find intriguing about Norma when they were married?
Her poetic sensitivity and street-tough nature.
In what year did Norma marry James Dougherty?
1942
What was the main reason for Norma's fear of being alone and abandoned?
Her difficult childhood experiences.
Explore the concept of empathy and emotional contagion, and how individuals can mirror the emotions of others without conscious thought. Delve into the differences between automatic mirroring and more conscious forms of empathy.
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