“My 3-year-old doesn’t seem very empathetic. Does this mean something is wrong?” “Someone told me that kids can’t 'do' empathy until age 9. Is that true?” These are examples of the types of questions ...

We constantly make near-instant judgments about others. Researchers have found that we make snap judgments about a person’s personality, trustworthiness, and intelligence in about 100 ...

In an increasingly complex world, judgment and disappointment often become default responses to others’ actions and decisions. Yet developing empathy—the ability to understand and share others’ ...

In the world of intimate partner abuse, most perpetrators are men and most survivors are women. This has been the case since we have developed as a patriarchal society. In studies of narcissism and ...

In 2024, 51% of families read aloud to their very young children, while 37% read aloud to their kids between the ages of 6 and 8 years old. Some parents have said they stop reading aloud to their ...

Building emotional and social skills for lifelong success. (Green Shoot Media photo) Students need more than the three Rs to survive in the world.In addition to teaching traditional skills and topics, ...

During one of our recent interactions, a psychologist friend of mine brought up an interesting point of view. When it comes to jobs requiring empathy, machine automation would be of limited relevance.

IN AN era of rapid technological change and scientific advancement, the timeless human quality of empathy remains a ...

Even a casual glance at today’s headlines tells a troubling story. From recent increases in worker resignations across all fields to a noticeable uptick in interpersonal conflicts at workplaces or in ...

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