Subliminal perception of others’ physical pain induces personal distress rather than empathic concern
Abstract Background What is our immediate reaction when we witness someone experiencing pain? The empathy-altruism hypothesis predicts that observers would display empathy and a tendency to approach the person in pain. Alternatively, the threat value of pain hypothesis (TVPH) argues that others'...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-09-01
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| Series: | BMC Psychology |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40359-023-01310-3 |