Empathy in Teens: Unraveling the Adolescent Brain's Emotions
Briefly

Teenagers exhibit a fascinating interplay of reduced empathy and increased brain activation, indicating that while their empathic responses may be lower, they utilize heightened neural mechanisms to compensate.
Cultural context is paramount; adolescents' empathic reactions are profoundly influenced by their surroundings, determining how they respond to those within their in-group versus out-group.
By recognizing how empathy develops in teenagers, parents and educators can better navigate the emotional landscape of adolescence, providing necessary support for healthy emotional evolution.
Future investigations into teenage empathy could pave the way for specific interventions designed to enhance social skills, ensuring that adolescents grow into empathetic adults.
Read at Psychology Today
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