June 2004 PMID 15537986

The functional architecture of human empathy.

Jean Decety, Philip L Jackson

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38
Peak: 4 in Jul 2020
across 6 sources since Jun 2020

Extended reach

208,427
potential audience

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

The group exhibits a moderate level of interest and engagement, exemplified by mentions of related articles like Decety and Jackson (2004), and calls for accessing the research PDF. The tone varies from informational to inquisitive, highlighting a nuanced view rather than outright support or disagreement, which influences the neutral impact score.

AgreementNeither agree nor disagree

The discussions show mixed opinions, with some recognizing the importance of the article but also questioning its application or interpretation.

InterestModerate interest

Most responses demonstrate a curiosity about the topic, especially regarding the underlying neural processes involved in empathy.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants engage by referencing related studies, sharing personal insights, or asking for access to the publication, indicating an active interest beyond superficial acknowledgment.

ImpactNeutral impact

While the discussions suggest a modest influence on personal or academic curiosity, they don't indicate widespread or transformative impact yet.

Abstract in brief

  • The article explains that human empathy is a process that helps us feel similar to others' emotions while still recognizing which feelings belong to whom, involving both emotional resonance and understanding.
  • It proposes a model of empathy based on multiple mental processes like shared neural representations, self-awareness, mental flexibility, and emotion regulation, all supported by specific brain systems.
  • This functional framework can help predict empathy-related issues found in various social, developmental, or neurological disorders.]

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Konseling dengan Psikolog
@Ibunda_id · X

Empati pelaku melemah. Orang yang selingkuh sebenarnya masih punya empati, tapi volumenya sengaja dikecilkan, karena ia sedang fokus pada kebutuhan dirinya sendiri, bukan pasangannya. Source: Decety, J., & Jackson, P. L. (2004). The functional architecture of human empathy.

Jul 7, 2025 · 4 likes · 54,985 followers View post →
Herun
@_herun07 · X

Referensi: 1. Credit video: Walsh et al., 2021 Nat Met / CC BY 4.0 / Human nerve cells firing. 2. Decety, J., & Jackson, P. L. (2004). The functional architecture of human empathy. Behavioral and cognitive neuroscience reviews, 3(2), 71-100. Rizzolatti, G., & Sinigaglia, C.

Aug 29, 2024 · 4 likes · 24,380 followers View post →
Melissa
@romyromy21_ · X

On the therapist’s capacity for empathy as a central condition for therapeutic change. Article: “The Functional Architecture of Human Empathy” by Jean Decety and Philip L Jackson. https://t.co/2BCt0wEDus

May 2, 2024 · 3 likes · 1,008 followers View post →
Messer Gúzcø, l'Arlecchino
@alexandrejago · X

studying the functional architecture of human empathy....maybe i can get some ..

Dec 13, 2023 · 2 likes · 122 followers View post →
Dean Burnett (@garwboy everywhere else too)
@garwboy · X

Neuro-academic Twitter; does anyone have the PDF of this they could send me? I need it for a thing and none of my accounts allow access https://t.co/fQuSk0J6mS DM me for email address if so. Thanks in advance to anyone who can help

Jul 14, 2020 · 1 like · 3 shares · 38,793 followers View post →
Anthony Ellis
@skydog811 · X

The functional architecture of human empathy - PubMed https://t.co/os5D5y8HMl

Jul 15, 2020 · 53,523 followers View post →

All mentions

Iulian Gudumac
@iuliangudumac.bsky.social · Bluesky

173. Gudumac, I. (2025). The Empath's Edge – Turning Sensitivity into Your Superpower. Neuro Spiritual Advantage R&D Team. 174. Decety, J., & Jackson, P. L. (2022). The functional architecture of human empathy. Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience Reviews, 3(2), 71-100. ...

Sep 16, 2025 View post →
Konseling dengan Psikolog
@Ibunda_id · X

Empati pelaku melemah. Orang yang selingkuh sebenarnya masih punya empati, tapi volumenya sengaja dikecilkan, karena ia sedang fokus pada kebutuhan dirinya sendiri, bukan pasangannya. Source: Decety, J., & Jackson, P. L. (2004). The functional architecture of human empathy.

Jul 7, 2025 · 4 likes · 54,985 followers View post →
Niñera Ladrona
@ivegar23 · X

Decety, J., & Jackson, P. L. (2004). The functional architecture of human empathy. Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience Reviews, 3(2), 71-100.

May 26, 2025 · 234 followers View post →
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@decalmone · X

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Herun
@_herun07 · X

Referensi: 1. Credit video: Walsh et al., 2021 Nat Met / CC BY 4.0 / Human nerve cells firing. 2. Decety, J., & Jackson, P. L. (2004). The functional architecture of human empathy. Behavioral and cognitive neuroscience reviews, 3(2), 71-100. Rizzolatti, G., & Sinigaglia, C.

Aug 29, 2024 · 4 likes · 24,380 followers View post →
Melissa
@romyromy21_ · X

On the therapist’s capacity for empathy as a central condition for therapeutic change. Article: “The Functional Architecture of Human Empathy” by Jean Decety and Philip L Jackson. https://t.co/2BCt0wEDus

May 2, 2024 · 3 likes · 1,008 followers View post →
Messer Gúzcø, l'Arlecchino
@alexandrejago · X

studying the functional architecture of human empathy....maybe i can get some ..

Dec 13, 2023 · 2 likes · 122 followers View post →
Jordan James Etem
@JordanJamesEtem · X

Jul 1, 2021 · 12,651 followers View post →
Anthony Ellis
@skydog811 · X

The functional architecture of human empathy - PubMed https://t.co/os5D5y8HMl

Jul 15, 2020 · 53,523 followers View post →
Dave Elias
@DaveElias1 · X

RT @garwboy: Neuro-academic Twitter; does anyone have the PDF of this they could send me? I need it for a thing and none of my accounts all…

Jul 14, 2020 · 3 shares · 102 followers View post →
@winidavies@bsky.social
@WiniDavies · X

RT @garwboy: Neuro-academic Twitter; does anyone have the PDF of this they could send me? I need it for a thing and none of my accounts all…

Jul 14, 2020 · 3 shares · 1,360 followers View post →
Dean Burnett (@garwboy everywhere else too)
@garwboy · X

Neuro-academic Twitter; does anyone have the PDF of this they could send me? I need it for a thing and none of my accounts allow access https://t.co/fQuSk0J6mS DM me for email address if so. Thanks in advance to anyone who can help

Jul 14, 2020 · 1 like · 3 shares · 38,793 followers View post →
The WorkEdge Company
@WorkEdgeCompany · X

See Jean Decety and Phillip L. Jackson, “The Functional Architecture of Human Empathy,” Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience Reviews 3, No. 2, (June 2004): 71-100. #empathy Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash (2/2) https://t.co/r5GxODlCS2

Jun 1, 2020 · 57 followers View post →