Define Empathy

question 86

Essay

Define empathy. How is empathy related to prejudice? Describe the process by which empathy has these effects.

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Definitions:

Stress

A physical or psychological response to internal or external pressures, challenges, or threats.

Master Gland

Another term for the pituitary gland, which is considered the master gland of the endocrine system because it controls the function of many other endocrine glands.

Endocrine System

A network of glands in the body that produce and secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream to regulate vital processes, including growth, metabolism, and reproduction.

Pituitary Gland

A small, pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain, crucial for controlling growth, metabolism, and the activity of other glands.