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29th APS Annual Convention

Understanding the Role of Empathic Accuracy in Romantic Relationship

Friday, May 26, 2017 · Boston, MA

Clinical Science

Empathic accuracy (EA) is thought to play a centralized role in promoting healthy relationships, but empirical evidence is mixed, highlighting a need to understand the nuances of EA processes. This symposium presents the latest research on EA in romantic relationships, with a focus on context, mechanisms, and downstream effects.

Chairs & Discussants

  • Alexander CrenshawChair
    University of Utah
  • William IckesDiscussant
    University of Texas at Arlington

Presentations

  1. Stress Impairs Empathic Accuracy for Some, but Not OthersAlexander Crenshaw, Karena Leo, Brian Baucom
  2. The Shifting Nature of Empathic Accuracy in Couples’ Daily LivesEshkol Rafaeli, Gal Lazarus, Haran Sened, Eran Bar-Kalifa, William Ickes
  3. Love and Mindreading: The Role of Empathic Accuracy Perceptions on Relationship SatisfactionKatherine Blasko, Michelle Leonard, Pamela McAuslan
  4. Empathic Accuracy Interacts with Empathic Concern to Facilitate Responsive Behavior in Dyadic InteractionLauren Winczewski, Jeffrey Bowen, Nancy Collins