Error monitoring and empathy: Exploring neurophysiological correlates within a multidimensional framework

Noor Azhani Binti Noor Amiruddin

Research output: ThesisDoctoral Thesis

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Abstract

Neurophysiological studies have shown a relationship between empathy and error monitoring indices. This relationship has previously been assessed using self-reported empathy measures. Consequently, the thesis aimed to affirm the relationship between empathy and error monitoring by comparing multi-method and multidimensional measures of empathy with error­ related negativity. This thesis raises concerns about whether previously reported relationships between error monitoring and empathy are a true effect, indicating possibility of existing publication bias. Empirical support was found for the distinction between cognitive and affective empathy, highlighting that these constructs need to be independently assessed when attempting to delineate neurophysiological indices associated with empathy.
Original languageEnglish
QualificationDoctor of Philosophy
Awarding Institution
  • The University of Western Australia
Supervisors/Advisors
  • Fox, Allison, Supervisor
  • Gignac, Gilles, Supervisor
Award date16 Oct 2017
DOIs
Publication statusUnpublished - 2017

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