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

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.

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 ...

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 ...

Autistic adults are often misunderstood. One misconception: Autistic people lack empathy. The simple idea of an empathy deficit in autism is false. Recent research reveals that at least one type of ...

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