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Definition of 'Empathy'

Empathy refers to the ability to really see and hear another person and understand him from his perspective.(1)

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References

Bolton, Robert (1979) People Skills, How to Assert Yourself, Listen to others and Resolve Conflict, New York: Simon & Schuster

Eyre, Linda and Richard (1993) Teaching Your Children Values, New York: Simon & Schusters

Gordon, Mary (2005) Roots of Empathy, Toronto: Thomas Allan Publisher

Notes

1. Bolton, Page 259