Psychology HL
Psychology HL
10
Chapters
298
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Unit 1 - Research Methodology
Unit 1 - Research Methodology
Unit 2 - Biological Approach To Behaviour
Unit 2 - Biological Approach To Behaviour
Unit 3 - Cognitive Approach To Behaviour
Unit 3 - Cognitive Approach To Behaviour
Unit 4 - Sociocultural Approach To Behavior
Unit 4 - Sociocultural Approach To Behavior
Unit 5 - Abnormal Psychology
Unit 5 - Abnormal Psychology
Unit 6 - Health psychology
Unit 6 - Health psychology
Unit 7 - Psychology Of Human Relationships
Unit 7 - Psychology Of Human Relationships
Unit 8 - Developmental Psychology
Unit 8 - Developmental Psychology
Unit 9 - Internal Assessment
Unit 9 - Internal Assessment
Unit 10 - The IB Curriculum - A Conceptual Model
Unit 10 - The IB Curriculum - A Conceptual Model
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Unit 8 - Developmental Psychology
Psychology HL
Psychology HL

Unit 8 - Developmental Psychology

Unlocking Empathy & Theory of Mind

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3 mins read
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Hello budding psychologists! Buckle up for a fun-filled ride through the fascinating world of Empathy and Theory of Mind. We promise it won't be as hard as it sounds, and we'll even sprinkle in some real-world examples for extra flavor!

Empathy & theory of mind - social interaction essentials

Just like Batman and Robin, empathy and the theory of mind are essential duos in shaping our social interactions. Imagine them as the secret ingredients that make us, humans, social butterflies!

Getting to know empathy

Empathy is like a mind-reading superpower. It's the ability to understand what another person is experiencing. You know when your friend fails a test and you just "feel" their disappointment? That's empathy at work!

 

Components of Empathy

Empathy has two sidekicks - cognitive and emotional.

  • Cognitive Empathy: This is your brain's version of stepping into another person's shoes. For instance, imagine you see a classmate being bullied - cognitive empathy helps you understand how they must be feeling.

  • Emotional Empathy: This is actually 'feeling' what the other person is feeling. So, if you see your friend cry because of a sad movie, and you feel like crying too, that's emotional empathy.

Many times, people relate empathy with negative experiences (like feeling someone's pain), but it doesn't always have to be this way!

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Unit 8 - Developmental Psychology
Psychology HL
Psychology HL

Unit 8 - Developmental Psychology

Unlocking Empathy & Theory of Mind

Word Count Emoji
502 words
Reading Time Emoji
3 mins read
Updated at Emoji
Last edited on 5th Nov 2024

Table of content

Hello budding psychologists! Buckle up for a fun-filled ride through the fascinating world of Empathy and Theory of Mind. We promise it won't be as hard as it sounds, and we'll even sprinkle in some real-world examples for extra flavor!

Empathy & theory of mind - social interaction essentials

Just like Batman and Robin, empathy and the theory of mind are essential duos in shaping our social interactions. Imagine them as the secret ingredients that make us, humans, social butterflies!

Getting to know empathy

Empathy is like a mind-reading superpower. It's the ability to understand what another person is experiencing. You know when your friend fails a test and you just "feel" their disappointment? That's empathy at work!

 

Components of Empathy

Empathy has two sidekicks - cognitive and emotional.

  • Cognitive Empathy: This is your brain's version of stepping into another person's shoes. For instance, imagine you see a classmate being bullied - cognitive empathy helps you understand how they must be feeling.

  • Emotional Empathy: This is actually 'feeling' what the other person is feeling. So, if you see your friend cry because of a sad movie, and you feel like crying too, that's emotional empathy.

Many times, people relate empathy with negative experiences (like feeling someone's pain), but it doesn't always have to be this way!

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