Neuronal Correlates of Empathy: From Rodent to Human (EPUB)

Neuronal Correlates of Empathy: From Rodent to Human is a unique exploration of the neurobiology behind emotional contagion, compassionate behaviors, and the similarities in empathy across rodents and humans, without anthropomorphizing the animals. This book is essential reading for neuroscientists and those studying behavior, emotion, and empathy impairments in basic research and preclinical studies. While empathy has long been considered a uniquely human trait, this book presents growing evidence that it exists in other species, highlighting similarities in rodents, non-human primates, and humans. The book examines the continuum of behavioral and neurobiological responses between rodents and humans, including laboratory rodents and monogamous species, as well as the possibility of an integrated neurocircuitry for empathy.

In summary, Neuronal Correlates of Empathy: From Rodent to Human is a unique and essential exploration of the neurobiology of empathy across species. The book avoids anthropomorphizing animals and presents clear and accessible information for neuroscientists and researchers studying behavior, emotion, and empathy impairments. The book highlights the growing evidence that empathy exists in other species, including rodents, non-human primates, and humans. The book examines the continuum of behavioral and neurobiological responses between rodents and humans, including laboratory rodents and monogamous species. Finally, the book explores the possibility of an integrated neurocircuitry for empathy.