Empathy : what it is and why it matters /: what it is and why it matters. (2012)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: By David Howe.
• Other Names: Howe, David, 1946-
• Contents: Machine generated contents note: -- AcknowledgementsIntroducing empathyOrigins and definitionsThe evolution of the empathic mindHow children develop empathyThe empathic brainIndividual differences in empathy levelsWhen empathy is absent or lowPsychopathy and Borderline Personality DisorderSocial perspectives and client experiencesEmpathic communication and helping relationshipsWhy empathy worksEmpathy, morals and prosocial behaviourPromoting empathy in childrenPromoting empathy in adultsLiving well together: empathy and social cohesionBeing human.
• Publisher Details: Basingstoke : Palgrave Macmillan
• Publication Date: 2012
• Extent: 1 online resource (248 pages)
• Subjects: 152.4/1; Applied Psychology; Empathy; Psychotherapy; Empathy; Psychotherapy -- methods; Social Behavior; Emotions; Psychotherapy/Couples & Family; Psychology: emotions; Counselling & advice services; Social welfare & social services
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781137276445; 1137276444
• Access Rights: Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
• Access Usage: Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.