In children with autism, researchers observed an association between cognitive empathy, emotional recognition, and social functioning.

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Source: Bough, oil on canvas, Candace Charlton, 2013, used with permission. When we ask people what empathy is, a common response is “to put yourself into someone’s shoes." We also hear that it ...

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“This empathy stuff is all well and good,” he said, a slight frown creasing his forehead. “But sometimes you just have to get things done, right?” It wasn’t the first time I’d gotten the question. It ...

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There’s a common misconception that Asperger’s and empathy don’t mix, but just because people on the autism spectrum may experience empathy differently doesn’t mean they lack it. Asperger’s syndrome ...

A recent study by Effiong et al. suggests empathy intensifies traumatic bonding—the formation of a strong bond between the victim and his/her abuser. Published in Journal of Social and Personal ...