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“Empathy involves the inner experience of sharing in and comprehending the momentary psychological state of another person.”

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Roy Schafer
Roy Schafer

Limited information is available about Roy Schafer, born in 1922. He is a scholar whose profession is unclear. Details about his life, achievements, and contributions are not recorded. more

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