The Development and Validation of a Scale to Measure Affective Sensitivity (Empathy).

Campbell, Robert J.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ043597

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Publication Date: 1971

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The Development and Validation of a Scale to Measure Affective Sensitivity (Empathy)

Campbell, Robert J.; And Others

Journal of Counseling Psychology, 18, 5, 407-412, Sep 71

Procedures are described which were used to develop an instrument and scale to measure an individual's ability to detect and describe the immediate affective state of another. Data are presented indicating the scale's reliability and the extent of the scale's content, concurrent, and predictive validity. (Author)

Descriptors: Counseling, Counseling Effectiveness, Empathy, Measurement Instruments, Psychological Testing, Reliability, Test Reliability, Test Validity, Validity

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