About Psychology: Can People Learn to be More Compassionate?

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Psychology Psychology Basics Theories Experiments From Kendra Cherry, your Guide to Psychology  This week's newsletter focuses on a diverse range of topics including: New research on whether people can learn to be more compassionate A quick look at the psychological effects of meditation A biography of eminent psychologist Eleanor Maccoby One recent study that reveals why sleep after learning improves your memory Can People Learn to be More Compassionate? Can compassion be taught? According to one study, meditation can help cultivate compassion and help people learn to help others. Learn more... Read more Search Related Topics:  compassion  meditation  altruism What Is Meditation? Research has shown that meditation has a range of psychological benefits. Learn more about what meditation is, how it works, and the effects it has on your mind and body. Search Related Topics:  meditation  consciousness  self-awareness Eleanor Maccoby Biography Eleanor Maccoby is an eminent psychologist best-known for her research in developmental psychology and sex differences. Learn more about her life and work. Search Related Topics:  eleanor maccoby  famous psychologists  gender roles Sleep After Learning Can Enhance Your Memory If you are learning something new, try getting a good night's sleep. One study reveals the pivotal role that sleep plays in the learning and memory formation process. Search Related Topics:  sleep  memory  learning Related Searches Psychology Careers Study Psychology Psychology Studies Psychology Learning Psychology About Featured Articles Careers in Psychology History of Psychology Academic Resources for Psychology Students Psychology Research Methods Psychotherapy Things to Consider Before You Decide to Major In Psychology   More from About.com Sign-up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Please sign up it's free (of course), we think you will like it! Want More From About.com Check out our social page tailored to your interest! This newsletter is written by: Kendra Cherry Psychology Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Psychology newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com   Must Reads Are You a Fully-Functioning Person? What Do Your Dreams Really Mean? How Emotionally Intelligent Are You? Do You Have a Genius IQ Score? How Do We Make Decisions?   Follow me on: Advertisement