Concern for another's suffering with an orientation toward helping. Compassion should not be inferred merely from unpleasant arousal or from regional brain activation.
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Compassion is the emotional response of caring and concern for the suffering of others, coupled with the desire to alleviate that suffering. It often involves empathy, which is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another, along with a motivation to help. Compassion can manifest in various forms, including acts of kindness, support, and a genuine willingness to assist those in distress.