But animals that are not so conspicuously brainy, from chickens to ants, show distinct physiological responses when members of their own species are in distress.This might be hard to ascribe to anything other than hard-wired, instinctive behaviour. If …

To be effective in relieving suffering, doctors must strike a balance between paucity and excess of empathy.As a young doctor working in the E.R. my capacity for compassion, and that of my colleagues, was often stretched; this was particularly the case…

Enhancing empathic behaviors has its value in promoting social relationships and personal well-beings, as well as preventing violent and offending interpersonal behaviors5. However, there are two realms of empathy training: prison populations receive e…

Empathy—putting oneself in another’s shoes—has been described as the “social glue” that holds society together. This study investigates how exposure to sexist video games can decrease empathy for female violence victims. &…