When Lovers Touch, Their Breathing and Heartbeat Syncs While Pain Wanes
Study explores how interpersonal synchronization could help to decrease pain.... Read More...
empathy
Brain Imaging Reveals Neural Roots of Caring
Researchers use neuroimaging to identify brain patters associated with feelings of empathy that are predictable and consistent across individuals.... Read More...
Genes Influence Ability to Read a Person’s Mind From Their Eyes
Researchers report our genetic makeup influences our ability to read a person's emotions or thoughts through their eyes.... Read More...
Brain Opioids Help Us To Relate To Others
Study reveals how the brain's opioid system modulates response to others in pain.... Read More...
“Walking A Mile In Someone Else’s Shoes” May Be Hazardous To Your Health
Choosing a path to empathy can affect a person's health and well-being, a new study reports.... Read More...
Stress Can Induce Empathy
A new study reveals acute stress can increase pro-social behavior and empathy.... Read More...
Are You Listening? Your Pupils Indicate If You Are
Researchers report that during times of shared attention, pupil dilation patterns synchronize.... Read More...
Area of the Brain Affected by Autism Detected
Researchers report the anterior cingulate cortex, an area of the brain associated with empathy, activates very weakly in people with autism.... Read More...
Tests Can Help Quantify Automatic Empathy and Moral Intuitions
Researchers have developed new tests and math models to help quantify automatic moral and empathetic judgement.... Read More...
How Dads Bond With Toddlers
According to a new study, fathers given a boost of oxytocin expressed increased activity in brain areas associated with empathy and reward when viewing photos of their small children.... Read More...
Infants Recognize Surprise In Others Before the Age of Two
At 20 months, children expect adults to display surprise when presented with false belief, a new study reports.... Read More...
Empathetic People Experience Dogs’ Expressions More Strongly
A new study reveals empathy affects perceptions of a dog's facial expressions.... Read More...