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Empathy
DiscoveriesEmpathy can be socially transferred to others, study finds
Empathy is more than just a personal trait—it’s a social phenomenon that can be passed from one person to another, according to a new study
Joshua Shavit![](https://www.thebrighterside.news/uploads/2024/04/95ac29_3c5985b4f89146d8a7badfa8953e80b3mv2.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
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Empathy is more than just a personal trait—it’s a social phenomenon that can be passed from one person to another, according to a new study
Joshua Shavit