The neural pathways, development and functions of empathy
•Empathy has evolved in the context of parental care and kinship relationships.•Conserved neural circuits connecting brainstem, basal ganglia, insula and orbitofrontal cortex.•It emerges early in life.•Empathy is modulated by interpersonal and contextual factors.•Empathy is flexible and can be promo...
Saved in:
| Published in: | Current opinion in behavioral sciences Vol. 3; pp. 1 - 6 |
|---|---|
| Main Author: | |
| Format: | Journal Article |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
Elsevier Ltd
01.06.2015
|
| ISSN: | 2352-1546, 2352-1554 |
| Online Access: | Get full text |
| Tags: |
Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
|
Be the first to leave a comment!