![]() Some research suggests that spending time looking at photos of fluffy animals can make us more productive. There may, though, be a plus side to looking at all these adorable pictures. I am looking at a photo of a baby polar bear and I have an urge to bite it: in the wild, I doubt if such an action would work out well for me. Indeed, studies show that people who experience these contradictory feelings tend to reach emotional balance more quickly. Some scientists think that these secondary, opposing reactions may also serve to temper an initial overwhelming emotion, and so restore equilibrium. There are many places where, psychologically speaking, our reactions can seem counter-intuitive. Psychologists at Yale University found that people who have extremely positive reactions to images of cute babies also yearned for stronger, more aggressive actions such as wanting to pinch the babies' cheeks. ![]() ![]() ![]() However, there is some research to show that not only is it natural but that it may even be a sign of emotional health. There are many species where these infant-like features are even present in the adult form: for example, slow lorises have huge eyes sloths seem ready-made for a hug and the fluffy fur of many species is similar to the soft plumpness of a new-born.Īn aggressive urge to squeeze something so fragile might at first seem like a dangerous one. ![]()
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