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Top 10 Weird Behaviors Science Can Explain
We all do some weird behaviors from time to time. At times, we cannot explain our actions because we just follow our instincts….Well scientists have tried to debunk some of the erratic behaviors we do. Here are ten weird behaviors science can explain:
10. Not Replacing Toilet Paper Rolls
I am sure that everyone reading this list has had some difficulty completing this easy task. Why? Well the reason for this, it is not due to laziness, is because the act of replacing the roll is not stimulating and offers no reward to the person completing the task; well…except for the anal retentive. We can say the same thing for taking out the trash and doing the dishes. They are equally as boring and not very motivating to complete. In order for these tasks to be motivating, NYU psychologists Edward L. Deci & Richard M. Ryan argue that the chores must meet three psychological needs: competence, autonomy and relatedness.
9. Biting Cute Things
I am sure we have all been there were an adult bites a child because h/she is too cute. A similar occurrence takes place when puppies are around. Scientists have come up with two theories for this: 1) somehow our pleasure-sensing wires are getting crossed in our minds; 2) It’s a form of play biting, which is common among many mammals and is a behavior that we take from the animalistic side.
8. Weird Laughs
Many of us are guilty of this act – inappropriately or irritably laughing. Like for example when someone dies or someone gets injured, you laugh as if it is a joke. It happens to the best of us and we don’t know why. Until now…When we laugh at solemn things, it doesn’t necessarily mean we are cold hearted and that we are disrespecting the person. It’s simply a sign of emotional stress and a way for our bod to use a distraction to get away from reality.
7. Pretending To Know Stuff
Been there, done that. We’ve all been in a situation where someone has asked us, “Have you heard of such and such name?” And almost always we say yes without even thinking about whether it is right or wrong. Cornell Professor David Dunning argues that we do this because it is convenient and we desire to reaffirm our identity. Many people, he argues, don’t know what we do or don’t do and how it can be considered fake knowledge.
6. See different colours
This year, the social media was frantically trying to figure out whether a specific dress was blue/black or white/gold. It turned out to be blue/black, but the majority of the people were so sure it was white/gold. The reason for the differences in views can be explained by Arthur Shapiro, a professor at American University who has a specialization in visual perception. He views color as our perception and our interpretation of the light that is in our world. Meaning, that depending on how you look at the dress, the colour may differ.
5. Preferring Blondes
It’s most popular considered as an old wives’ tale, but the idea that men prefer women with blonde hair is biologically grounding. Many men prefer this because they more easily see how healthy their offspring could be.
4. Blushing
Our cheek-reddening reaction is a universal human response to a situation where were left shocked or disappointed. Everyone does it, unfortunately some do it more than others. Common blushing triggers include meeting someone important, receiving a compliment and experiencing a strong emotion in a social situation. Why? Veins in the face dilate, causing more blood to flow into your cheeks and producing a rosy complexion. No one knows why it happens and what purpose it serves.
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