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Is it possible to have no sense of empathy?
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Expert Answer
Complete absence of empathy is rare; more common is reduced empathy associated with: narcissistic traits, antisocial personality disorder, autism spectrum (different empathy type, not necessarily absence), burnout, and certain neurological conditions. Empathy exists on a spectrum and has multiple components (cognitive and affective).
Key Insight
Complete absence of empathy is rare; more common is reduced empathy associated with: narcissistic traits, antisocial personality disorder, autism spectrum (different empathy type, not necessarily absence), burnout, and certain neurological conditions.
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