Seven insightful questions can determine how wise you are
Researchers have found that an abbreviated, seven-item scale can help determine with high validity a person’s level of wisdom.
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Joseph Shavit
Nov 14, 2022
How do we experience the pain of other people?
People greatly differ in their ability to empathize. Sharing the distress of others is considered key to empathy and our motivation to help.
Joshua Shavit
Aug 7, 2022
The yin and yang of empathy holds the key to handling stress
Humans have evolved as social animals. From childhood, we are taught the benefits of forging ties and being empathetic for survival.
Joshua Shavit
Apr 19, 2022
Are people more willing to empathize with animals or with other humans?
Are people more likely to feel empathy for animals than humans? A new Penn State study suggests the answer may be complicated.
Joseph Shavit
Aug 21, 2021
Empathy training could reduce violent, sexual, and fraud-related crime
Research suggests a new, low-cost approach that could potentially reduce antisocial behavior and crime.
Joseph Shavit
Jul 18, 2021
Research points to why humans are less prone to help outsiders than within their group
A decade after scientists discovered that lab rats will rescue a fellow rat in distress, but not a rat they consider an outsider
Joseph Shavit
Jul 16, 2021
Teens with secure family relationships 'pay it forward' with empathy for friends
Teens' ability to empathize, to understand others' perspectives and emotions, and to care for their wellbeing, is important to relationships
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