Compassion

Entry about compassion: This entry defines compassion and offers a conceptual perspective on compassion as a correlate of personality. Light is shed on the 10 dimensions of compassion, all related to the concept of personality. Research has shown that compassion is associated with different behavioral manifestations and physical responses. The distinction between compassion as a state and as a trait is examined, and the link between compassion and positive psychology is explained. Next, the measurement of compassion and the similarities between compassion and salient facets of personality (namely empathy and sympathy) are discussed, the personality correlates of compassion are dealt with, and the personality-related precursors of compassion are described. Lastly, matters related to compassion training are.