#affective-empathy

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Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

If you instinctively hold elevator doors for people running to catch it, psychology says you display these 7 signs of emotional intelligence - Silicon Canals

Small, instinctive gestures like holding an elevator door indicate heightened affective empathy and social awareness, reflecting strong emotional intelligence in workplace and relationships.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

Don't Drown in Empathy

Cognitive empathy—understanding another's perspective without sharing their emotions—preserves resilience, improves communication, and prevents burnout from excessive affective empathy.
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