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Neuro-affective Model of Compassion

Relationship Variablesself/other overlap, closeness

Situational Variables

(e.g., maternal experience, other

forms of interdependence)

Cues for Helping(e.g., baby crying, need)

Caregiving Motivation(e.g., compassion, empathy)

Stress Regulation(e.g.,cardiovascular, hormonal recovery)

Helping Behavior

Individual Differences Variablesefficacy, safety attachment style

Extrinisc Motivation(e.g., Self-serving, coerced,obligation)

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Neuro-affective Model of Compassion

Relationship Variablesself/other overlap, closeness

OXYTOCIN, mOFC--

hypothalamus

Situational Variables

(e.g., maternal experience, otherforms of interdependence)

PREGNANCY HORMONES,

PARENTAL STATUS, Fos-

protein synthesis in MPOA,

BEHAVIORAL SYNCHRONY

Cues for Helping(e.g., baby crying, need)

Cortisol, Amygdala, ACC,

mOFC

Caregiving Motivation(e.g., compassion, empathy)

ACC, Insula, VP, hypothalamus,

Synchronized OT and Progesterone

Stress Regulation(e.g.,cardiovascular, hormonal recovery)

CORT recovery, Cardiovascular recovery, Immu

& Inflammation

Helping Behavior

Indiv

idual Differences Variablesefficacy, safety attachment style

Habenula, Vagal tone

Extrinisc Motivation(e.g., Self-serving, coerced,obligation) DLPFCAmygdala,

lateral OFC/NAcc