Table 2. Subgroups of empathy according to the Toronto Empathy Questionnaire.
Domain of empathy | Median (IQR) |
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Perception of an emotional state in others | 2.5 (2–3) |
Assessment of emotion comprehension in others | 3 (2–3) |
Demonstrating appropriate sensitivity | 2.7 (2.4–3) |
Sympathetic physiological arousal | 2.8 (2.3–3) |
Altruism | 3 (2.6–3.3) |
Behaviors engaging higher-order empathic responding | 2 (2–3) |