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Joseph Shavit

Seven questions can define how wise you are, study finds

Researchers report that an abbreviated, seven-item scale can help determine with high validity a person’s level of wisdom and well-being.

Joseph Shavit

Seven insightful questions can determine how wise you are

Researchers have found that an abbreviated, seven-item scale can help determine with high validity a person’s level of wisdom.

Joseph Shavit

How do we experience the pain of other people?

People greatly differ in their ability to empathize. Sharing the distress of others is considered key to empathy and our motivation to help.

Joshua Shavit

The yin and yang of empathy holds the key to handling stress

Humans have evolved as social animals. From childhood, we are taught the benefits of forging ties and being empathetic for survival.

Joshua Shavit

Are people more willing to empathize with animals or with other humans?

Are people more likely to feel empathy for animals than humans? A new Penn State study suggests the answer may be complicated.

Joseph Shavit

Empathy training could reduce violent, sexual, and fraud-related crime

Research suggests a new, low-cost approach that could potentially reduce antisocial behavior and crime.

Joseph Shavit

Research points to why humans are less prone to help outsiders than within their group

A decade after scientists discovered that lab rats will rescue a fellow rat in distress, but not a rat they consider an outsider

Joseph Shavit

Teens with secure family relationships 'pay it forward' with empathy for friends

Teens' ability to empathize, to understand others' perspectives and emotions, and to care for their wellbeing, is important to relationships