Compassion eBook (IMAGE) Max-Planck-Gesellschaft Caption Compassion training promotes social closeness, according to Max Planck director Tania Singer. Credit MPI for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.