What are empathic highlights?

Empathic highlights are areas of the brain that become activated when someone experiences empathy. These areas include the anterior cingulate cortex, the insula, the amygdala, the prefrontal cortex, and the temporal lobes.

Empathic highlights are thought to be important for understanding the emotions of others and for feeling compassion. They may also play a role in moral decision-making.

Research on empathic highlights has shown that they are more active in people who are high in empathy. They are also more active in people who have experienced trauma, which may suggest that trauma can lead to increased empathy.

Empathic highlights are a complex phenomenon that is still not fully understood. However, they provide important insights into the neural mechanisms of empathy and compassion.