Empathic anger is an emotion, a form of empathic distress. Empathic anger can be divided into two sub-categories&colon; trait empathic anger and state empathic anger. Slote explains that this is due to empathy and our natural empathic ties. Some otherkin claim to be especially empathic and attuned to nature. This process is similar to telepathy and empathic abilities combined. He gains increased intelligence, knowledge, telepathy, empathic communication and control over arthropods. The great apes (hominidae) show considerable cognitive and empathic abilities. People who rate themselves as more empathic are more likely to experience vicarious embarrassment. The dogs' pattern of response was behaviorally consistent with an expression of empathic concern. Empathic distress is feeling the perceived pain of another person. This is opposed to other listening techniques like reflective listening and empathic listening. Furthermore, an awareness of the limitations of empathic accuracy is prudent in a caregiving situation. Researchers then draw inferences about that person's empathic reactions from the electronic readings produced. In practice, the MSE is a blend of empathic descriptive phenomenology and empirical clinical observation. Additionally, research has suggested that perspective-taking leads to empathic concern.