I don’t think this particular topic needs any introduction at this point. Just go and indulge. You know you want to.As is with memes and a number of other things on the internet, cute animals are a constant here and this cannot be overstated. The very fabric of the internet would go haywire if we were to remove even a handful of cute animal pictures, let alone in its entirety.With that said, enjoy the show and be sure to share it to prevent a calamity.This post may includeaffiliate links.
I don’t think this particular topic needs any introduction at this point. Just go and indulge. You know you want to.
As is with memes and a number of other things on the internet, cute animals are a constant here and this cannot be overstated. The very fabric of the internet would go haywire if we were to remove even a handful of cute animal pictures, let alone in its entirety.
With that said, enjoy the show and be sure to share it to prevent a calamity.
This post may includeaffiliate links.
So, why do folks like cute animals? Would you be surprised to learn that it’s likely evolution and how our brain is built?
Another explanation could be the so-called “Beauty Is Good Stereotype,” or, in scientific terms, an attractiveness bias.Researchers already knew of the human tendency to view attractive people as more intelligent and competent compared to those less appealing, so they did the same testing with cute animals.
Another explanation could be the so-called “Beauty Is Good Stereotype,” or, in scientific terms, an attractiveness bias.
Researchers already knew of the human tendency to view attractive people as more intelligent and competent compared to those less appealing, so they did the same testing with cute animals.
The end result of that study was that the participants showed a tendency to be more concerned about beautiful animals than the not-so-beautiful ones, despite their ability to suffer or experience pleasure all the same, and regardless of whether they could pose a potential threat towards humans.
There was even a follow-up study that aimed to fill in the gaps and compensate for the shortcomings of the first study.That one also confirmed that beauty is kind and that folks have a tendency to view and assume more beautiful animals in a more positive light.
There was even a follow-up study that aimed to fill in the gaps and compensate for the shortcomings of the first study.
That one also confirmed that beauty is kind and that folks have a tendency to view and assume more beautiful animals in a more positive light.
But why does any of this matter? Interestingly enough, consider animal rights organizations—wouldn’t they be able to possibly get more donations if they use particular pictures? Maybe ones that were once ugly pictures of endangered species, but got visually manipulated to look more attractive? It is a certain kind of marketing that might prove very effective.
And, hey, there’s more to cute animals than just having an evolutionary bias.Cute animals havethe potential of increasing marital satisfaction. All you need is six months of conditioning. And that’s not just satisfaction with their spouses but overall with the marriage.
And, hey, there’s more to cute animals than just having an evolutionary bias.
Cute animals havethe potential of increasing marital satisfaction. All you need is six months of conditioning. And that’s not just satisfaction with their spouses but overall with the marriage.
Other benefits include images of cute animals managing to lift one’s mood, in turn building resilience to negative effects and being more inclined to work towards a brighter future.In fact, videos of cute animals are strong mood changers which can trigger “upward positivity spirals” thus encouraging life satisfaction and resilience to stress.
Other benefits include images of cute animals managing to lift one’s mood, in turn building resilience to negative effects and being more inclined to work towards a brighter future.
In fact, videos of cute animals are strong mood changers which can trigger “upward positivity spirals” thus encouraging life satisfaction and resilience to stress.
Oh, and yeah, watching cute animals relieves stress.Lastly, there is evidence that cute animals might boost productivity. Folks who are exposed to cute animal pics before and after work tasks tend to get more done and generally perform because it narrows their focus.
Oh, and yeah, watching cute animals relieves stress.
Lastly, there is evidence that cute animals might boost productivity. Folks who are exposed to cute animal pics before and after work tasks tend to get more done and generally perform because it narrows their focus.
So, enjoyed the abundant cuteness? Why not express that feeling in the comment section below!And it doesn’t have to stop there asthere is more where that came from.
So, enjoyed the abundant cuteness? Why not express that feeling in the comment section below!
And it doesn’t have to stop there asthere is more where that came from.
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