Document Type
Article
Streaming Media
Publication Date
9-14-2024
Keywords
s Behavior analysis, Empathy, Racial bias, Relational frame theory
Abstract
The purpose of the current study was to evaluate the efects of behavioral procedures, including relational training and multiple exemplar training on empathic responding of individuals who display racial bias. In particular, this study used a multielement design with fve adult participants to evaluate whether the presentation of relational frames of coordination and distinction between the participants’ values and the values of a person belonging to a group for which a bias existed altered empathic responses toward people belonging to such groups. The results showed empathic responding was higher when relational frames of coordination were presented and lower when relational frames of distinction were presented. This study provides preliminary data suggesting that relational training may result in altered patterns of empathic responses toward people belonging to diferent racial groups for which a bias previously was observed.
Publication Title
The Psychological Record
First Page
1
Last Page
19
DOI
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40732-024-00606-z
Recommended Citation
Suarez, V.D., Najdowski, A.C., Persicke, A. et al. A Laboratory Evaluation of the Effects of Empathy Training on Racial Bias. Psychol Rec (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40732-024-00606-z
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