Psychol Sci December 2006 PMID 17201789

Power and perspectives not taken.

Adam D Galinsky, Joe C Magee, M Ena Inesi, Deborah H Gruenfeld

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What people are saying

Discussions highlight the well-supported link between power and reduced perspective-taking, with examples like descriptions of experiments measuring empathy and references to the 'draw an uppercase E' test, which symbolize how power impairs social understanding. The tone is analytical yet accessible, emphasizing the significance of the findings for understanding social dynamics and empathy.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions agree with the findings that higher power diminishes perspective-taking, with some emphasizing the robustness of the experimental results.

InterestHigh interest

Posts express high interest, referencing the paper as a key resource and sharing related links, indicating active engagement with the topic.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts delve into explaining the concepts, referencing specific experiments and methods, showing moderate to deep engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

Comments suggest that the research reinforces important ideas about social power, potentially influencing perceptions on empathy and social behavior, though the discussions are mostly academic rather than transformational.

Abstract in brief

  • Power boosts self-centered behavior and reduces the likelihood of considering others' perspectives, as shown in experiments where high-power individuals focus more on their own view and less on what others see or know.
  • High-power participants also struggle with understanding others' emotions and adjust less for the perspectives and knowledge of others, indicating that power hampers empathy and social understanding.
  • Overall, these studies suggest that having power can make people more likely to ignore or overlook other people's viewpoints, feelings, and knowledge.]

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Brandon Ng
@kelticwai17 · X

One of my favorite papers (and was required when I TA'ed methods). Power and perspectives not taken. People primed with power demonstrated impaired perspective-taking abilities, on tasks that encompassed both affective and cognitive aspects of empathy. https://t.co/YT4xq0VOKY

Aug 23, 2020 · 4 likes · 3 shares · 3,124 followers View post →
Philipp Europa
@wirkmittel.bsky.social · Bluesky

¹Galinsky, A.D., Magee, J.C., Inesi, M.E., & Gruenfeld, D.H. (2006). Power and perspectives not taken. Psychological Science, 17 (12), 1068-1074.

Feb 18, 2025 · 3 likes · 1 share View post →
Dr. Sanjee Perera
@SanjeePerera1 · X

@hodgehillvicar @hannahmmalcolm Here is the link to help you access this easier.... https://t.co/6SiH8ULDIz https://t.co/D62rGodFuU

Jul 8, 2020 · 2 likes · 2 shares · 4,427 followers View post →
Scott J Forman
@sjforman · X

@roybahat Yes! It's a natural experiment version of the "draw an uppercase E on your forehead" test. https://t.co/Qy5KCJ9a6o

Apr 26, 2019 · 2 likes · 1 share · 985 followers View post →
Yakın İlişkiler
@yakin_iliskiler · X

Kaynak: https://t.co/bUTgNitpT8

Sep 16, 2019 · 1 like · 1 share · 50,857 followers View post →
Brandon Ng
@kelticwai17 · X

And if social psychology teaches us anything, it's that people become even LESS likely to take others' perspectives/ see others' viewpoints once they're in power. https://t.co/F3q0SQR7Zc

Aug 29, 2020 · 1 like · 3,124 followers View post →

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Philipp Europa
@wirkmittel.bsky.social · Bluesky

¹Galinsky, A.D., Magee, J.C., Inesi, M.E., & Gruenfeld, D.H. (2006). Power and perspectives not taken. Psychological Science, 17 (12), 1068-1074.

Feb 18, 2025 · 3 likes · 1 share View post →
Hirotaka Imada
@Hiro_IMADA · X

Quick re-cap on the relationship between power and perspective-taking. Galinsky et al. (2006). Power and Perspectives Not Taken High (vs. low) power people display less perspective taking https://t.co/y3rQQM0dBL

Dec 22, 2022 · 1,364 followers View post →
Dr. Sanjee Perera
@SanjeePerera1 · X

RT @SanjeePerera1: @hodgehillvicar @hannahmmalcolm Here is the link to help you access this easier.... https://t.co/6SiH8ULDIz https://t.co…

Jan 22, 2021 · 2 shares · 4,427 followers View post →
Michał Bilewicz
@Michal_Bilewicz · X

@PrzemekTomalski I właśnie to, o czym piszesz: zdolność do przyjmowania perspektywy i otwartość na cudze poglądy, jest najbardziej upośledzone u osób obdarzonych nieograniczoną niczym władzą. https://t.co/JIF0OsgLIj

Dec 8, 2020 · 13,760 followers View post →
Brandon Ng
@kelticwai17 · X

And if social psychology teaches us anything, it's that people become even LESS likely to take others' perspectives/ see others' viewpoints once they're in power. https://t.co/F3q0SQR7Zc

Aug 29, 2020 · 1 like · 3,124 followers View post →
Sarah Otner
@SarahOtner · X

RT @kelticwai17: One of my favorite papers (and was required when I TA'ed methods). Power and perspectives not taken. People primed with…

Aug 23, 2020 · 3 shares · 974 followers View post →
Andy Hafenbrack
@andyhafenbrack · X

RT @kelticwai17: One of my favorite papers (and was required when I TA'ed methods). Power and perspectives not taken. People primed with…

Aug 23, 2020 · 3 shares · 918 followers View post →
Dr. Zori A. Paul
@ZoriAmber · X

RT @kelticwai17: One of my favorite papers (and was required when I TA'ed methods). Power and perspectives not taken. People primed with…

Aug 23, 2020 · 3 shares · 3,490 followers View post →
Brandon Ng
@kelticwai17 · X

One of my favorite papers (and was required when I TA'ed methods). Power and perspectives not taken. People primed with power demonstrated impaired perspective-taking abilities, on tasks that encompassed both affective and cognitive aspects of empathy. https://t.co/YT4xq0VOKY

Aug 23, 2020 · 4 likes · 3 shares · 3,124 followers View post →
AnglicanProject
@AnglicanProject · X

RT @SanjeePerera1: @hodgehillvicar @hannahmmalcolm Here is the link to help you access this easier.... https://t.co/6SiH8ULDIz https://t.co…

Jul 8, 2020 · 2 shares · 1,769 followers View post →
Dr. Sanjee Perera
@SanjeePerera1 · X

@hodgehillvicar @hannahmmalcolm Here is the link to help you access this easier.... https://t.co/6SiH8ULDIz https://t.co/D62rGodFuU

Jul 8, 2020 · 2 likes · 2 shares · 4,427 followers View post →
Joy
@galaxysenfonisi · X

https://t.co/jof5yP5nIU

Sep 16, 2019 · 27 followers View post →
Yakın İlişkiler
@yakin_iliskiler · X

Kaynak: https://t.co/bUTgNitpT8

Sep 16, 2019 · 1 like · 1 share · 50,857 followers View post →
Taylor
@taydotfun · X

RT @sjforman: @roybahat Yes! It's a natural experiment version of the "draw an uppercase E on your forehead" test. https://t.co/Qy5KCJ9a6o

Apr 27, 2019 · 1 share · 16,094 followers View post →
Scott J Forman
@sjforman · X

@roybahat Yes! It's a natural experiment version of the "draw an uppercase E on your forehead" test. https://t.co/Qy5KCJ9a6o

Apr 26, 2019 · 2 likes · 1 share · 985 followers View post →