Introduction & Overview
Empathy is a skill that can be developed through deliberate practice. The empathy builder exercise focuses on active listening and cognitive perspective-taking.
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Key Scientific Theories
Cognitive Perspective-Taking
The conscious ability to adopt the psychological viewpoint of another person, which reduces prejudice and increases helping behavior.
Mirror Neuron System (Rizzolatti)
The physiological basis of empathy, where specialized brain cells mirror the actions, intentions, and emotional states of others.
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Evidence-Based Practices
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The Perspective-Shift Drill
Think of someone you disagree with politically. Write a paragraph explaining their viewpoint in a sympathetic light, without using mocking language.