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Meet My Autistic Brain
Empathy and the Extreme Male Brain
May 10, 2021
Discussing empathy and the Extreme Male Brain theory, the podcast delves into the nuances of emotional and cognitive empathy in relation to autism. It questions the reliability of using eye pictures to test empathy levels and explores the gendered brain research in education, challenging the stereotype that autistics lack empathy but excel in STEM fields.
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- The extreme male brain theory links autism to deficits in cognitive empathy but not emotional empathy.
- Distinguishing between empathy, sympathy, and compassion is crucial for understanding and navigating social interactions.
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Understanding Empathy: Emotional and Cognitive Empathy
Empathy is a complex concept with varying definitions among researchers. One group links empathy to an individual's personality and situational context, while another defines it as the ability to perceive and understand someone else's feelings. Studies highlight two types of empathy relevant to the extreme male brain theory: emotional and cognitive. Autistics exhibit emotional empathy but struggle with cognitive empathy, showcasing a disparity commonly associated with autism.
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