Result Notes:
Give me a breakdown of the definition of cognitive empathy and give me an example of each definition.
Cognitive empathy is generally understood as the ability to understand and recognize others' mental states, such as their thoughts, feelings, and perspectives. There are a couple of slightly different definitions:
Perspective-taking: This definition focuses on seeing things from another person's point of view.
Example: A friend just got rejected from their dream job. You imagine how you'd feel in their shoes and understand why they're disappointed.
Theory of mind: This definition emphasizes understanding others' mental states, such as their thoughts, feelings, and intentions.
Example: You notice a friend seems quieter than usual and realize they might be preoccupied with a personal issue, so you ask if everything is okay.
Both definitions highlight the importance of understanding others' internal experiences, but perspective-taking tends to focus more on imagining oneself in another's situation, while theory of mind focuses on attributing mental states to others.