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A comment on Google’s Testament to Political Correctness. Parent comment

Re:Google’s Testament to Political Correctness by funnyguys on Wednesday August 09, 2017 @02:34PM (#14972250)
Are there any studies that concludes empathetic people become psychologists (honest question as I do not know)? Or is it an assumption that we make because of the nature of the profession?

Also, is empathy a function of only gender - would not the surrounding environment, role model, religion, books read, experiences in life and various other countless factors affect if a person develops empathy?

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Re:Google’s Testament to Political Correctness by RealityNow on Wednesday August 09, 2017 @11:24PM (#14976065)
> Are there any studies that concludes empathetic people become psychologists

I don't know, but it would follow from common sense that people who are better at X will be more likely to pursue a career where being good at X is beneficial.

> Also, is empathy a function of only gender

Definitely not. Empathy can most certainly be developed.

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