Development of Empathy and Conscience

I.  Origins of Emotions

    A.  Biology
    B.  Society
    C.  Emotions, Feelings, and Feeling Rules

II.  Caregivers' Role in Children's Emotional Development

III.  Empathy

    A.  What is empathy?  How is it different from sympathy?
    B.  Stages of Development of Empathy
    C.  How do parents' childrearing practices influence development of empathy?
    D.  How does culture impact on development of empathy?

IV.  Morality

V.  Conscience



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