Systemizing vs Empathizing
I‘ve recently read an article in Psychology Today. The article discussed the difference between two sexes. Below are the references that I found to be most interesting.
On the male side
The male brain is characterized by systemizing tendencies (to use Baron-Cohen’s term) and mechanistic thinking (to use Crespi and Badcock’s term). “Systemizing” is the drive to analyze, explore, and construct a system.
On the female side
The female brain is characterized by empathizing tendencies (to use Baron-Cohen’s term) or mentalistic thinking (to use Crespi and Badcock’s term). “Empathizing” is the drive to identify another person’s emotions and thoughts, and to respond to them with an appropriate emotion.
It is an interesting observation which I believe to be true. I also believe that one should allow one’s own brain to explore an alternative method of thinking. I for one have learned much from the females in my life. My gained insight helped me gain clarity and deeper understanding of others consequently allowing me to find peace within myself.
