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29th APS Annual Convention

<span>New Directions in Empathy Gaps Research: Insights for Improving Learning, Social Interactions, and Wellbeing</Span>

Sunday, May 28, 2017 · Boston, MA

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Problems arise when people judge others without having been in others’ shoes. Research on “empathy gaps” began two decades ago. We highlight important updates and extensions in empathy gaps research, showing that they undermine how people learn, socialize, and enjoy themselves. We also highlight new interventions for bridging these misunderstandings.

Chairs & Discussants

  • Michael KardasChair
    University of Chicago
  • Ed O'BrienCoChair
    University of Chicago

Presentations

  1. Empathy Gaps in Learning: Repeatedly Watching Others Perform Leads to an Illusion of Skill Acquisition Michael Kardas
  2. Empathy Gaps in Hedonic Decisions: Failing to Appreciate the Thrill of the FamiliarEd O'Brien
  3. Empathy Gaps in Social Influence: Underestimating the Awkwardness of Saying “No”Vanessa Bohns
  4. Introspecting about Personal Weighting Beliefs Reduces Intrapersonal Empathy GapsKellen Mrkva