The 3 types of empathy


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The 3 Types of Empathy and How to Increase Them in Your Relationships

From about the age of 3 onward, the typical human has the capacity to experience the emotional state of another person. That capacity is called empathy, and it’s critical to our well-being — both as individuals and as a collective.

“In general, empathy is a powerful predictor of things we consider to be positive behaviors that benefit society, individuals, and relationships,” social psychologist Karina Schumann explained to the American Psychological Association.

But empathy isn’t just about feeling sad when someone else feels sad. The opportunity to empathize presents itself in myriad aspects of life. Click below to learn about the 3 types of empathy and how to increase your own.

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