Thinking about other people's emotions vs. actually feeling them Reviewed by Rachel Goldman, PhD, FTOS We generally think of empathy as the capacity to imagine ourselves in another person's shoes.

Learn about the differences between empathy and sympathy. This article also looks at some frequently asked questions.

Before committing ourselves to empathizing with others, we must draw clear boundaries to prevent burnout. Empathy comes in various forms, each with its challenges. Affective empathy involves deeply ...

Part 2 in a series on the Psychology of The Metaverse. Virtual reality and the Metaverse can be designed to improve empathy and human connection, but it is important to distinguish among the different ...

You might recall President Bill Clinton's famous quote, "I feel your pain." It suggested that he had empathy and it made him seem more human and in touch with his constituents. Did he really mean it?

Empathy is a very important trait to have, as it allows us to create trust and gives us insights into the thoughts and feelings of others. One definition of empathy is the ability to identify and ...

Whenever someone is against empathy, they direct me to Paul Bloom. His book, Against Empathy: The Case for Rational Compassion, is worth a read. Bloom, a Yale professor, criticizes empathy, ...

Now, with the economy still giving most Americans the jitters, the anti-empathy crowd is gearing up to take that win a step ...