Allely, C. (2012) 'I feel your pain!' Neurological and anecdotal evidence to suggest we really can feel others' pain. Psychologist, 25(2), pp. 160-161.
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Abstract
The article focuses on the phenomenon called synaesthesia for pain, a genuine feeling of the physical pain of others by simply observing or imagining such. It states that the anecdotal evidence of the phenomenon has typically been found in individuals who acquired the sensation after amputation. In addition, the phenomenon could be viewed as an abnormal form of empathy. The need to understand the intriguing disorder to address the abnormal empathic functions is also emphasized.
| Item Type: | Articles |
|---|---|
| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Allely, Professor Clare |
| Authors: | Allely, C. |
| College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Health & Wellbeing > General Practice and Primary Care |
| Journal Name: | Psychologist |
| ISSN: | 0952-8229 |
| Published Online: | 01 January 2012 |
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