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Evidence suggests that there are differences in the capacity for empathy between males and
females. However, how deep do these differences go? Stereotypically, females are …

Small but significant gender differences in emotion expressions have been reported for
adults, with women showing greater emotional expressivity, especially for positive emotions …

The concept of empathy has received a lot of attention in the past few decades in public
media, academia, national and international politics, arts, ethics, health professions …

Noted for its fair and equal coverage of men and women, Psychology of Gender reviews the
research and issues surrounding gender from multiple perspectives, including psychology …

Research on sex differences in empathy has revealed mixed findings. Whereas
experimental and neuropsychological measures show no consistent sex effect, self-report …

Why do people tend to care for upholding principles of justice? This study examined the
association between individual differences in the affective, motivational and cognitive …

Empathy shapes the landscape of our social lives. It motivates prosocial and caregiving
behaviors, plays a role in inhibiting aggression, and facilitates cooperation between …

Learning to respond to others' distress with well-regulated empathy is an important
developmental task linked to positive health outcomes and moral achievements. However …

In this mini-review, I summarize and interpret the current status of sex/gender differences in
terms of brain anatomy, brain function, behavior, and cognition. Based on this review and …