Viewing Cute Images Does Not Affect Performance of Computerized Reaction Time Tasks
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DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2021.800543
Abstract: Humans are emotionally affected by cute or infantile appearances, typical of baby animals and humans, which in turn often leads to careful and cautious behavior. The purpose of this pre-registered study was to examine whether… read more here.
Keywords: performance computerized; cute images; task; pet owners ... See more keywords
The effects of viewing cute images on the performance of simple computerized tasks in dog owners and non-dog owners
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DOI: 10.7717/peerj.14439
Abstract: Background Viewing cute images of puppies or kittens can improve the performance of various motor tasks due to increased behavioral carefulness. It is possible, however, that this effect can be moderated by the affinity of… read more here.
Keywords: dog owners; cute images; task; non dog ... See more keywords