Tag: empathy

When it comes to empathy, don’t always trust your gut

From the American Psychological Association (APA) media release: Is empathy the result of gut intuition or careful reasoning? Research published by the American Psychological Association suggests that, contrary to popular belief,… Read more »

‘I care for you,’ says the autistic moral brain

From the International School of Advanced Studies (SISSA) media release: “Autistic people are cold and feel no empathy.” True? It is a pervasive stereotype, but when analyzed through the lens of… Read more »

Study suggests differences in brain structure of pathological narcissists

From the Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin press release via AlphaGalileo: A far-reaching disorder of the self-esteem is denoted as a narcissistic personality disorder. Persons with pathological narcissism on the one… Read more »

Researchers suggest neuroscientists could help design brain-boosting video games

From the UW Madison press release via MedicalXpress: Neuroscientists should help to develop compelling digital games that boost brain function and improve well-being, say two professors specializing in the field… Read more »

Study suggests doctors’ empathy may raise patients’ pain tolerance

From the Michigan State University press release via ScienceDaily: A doctor-patient relationship built on trust and empathy doesn’t just put patients at ease — it actually changes the brain’s response… Read more »