Tag: trust

Study suggests our trust in strangers is affected by their resemblance to previous acquaintances

From the New York University press release: Our trust in strangers is dependent on their resemblance to others we’ve previously known, finds a new study by a team of psychology… 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 »