Trypophobia triggers stronger disgust than fear, new study shows. The findings suggest that trypophobia, a phenomenon often described as a fear of holes, may be more accurately understood as a disgust-based response aimed at avoiding disease.
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Trypophobia triggers stronger disgust than fear, new study shows
Trypophobia—the discomfort some feel when seeing clustered holes—may be more about disgust than fear, according to new research that supports an evolutionary link to disease avoidance.
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Dogs act like toddlers when you need help - but cats just watch. Scientists compared 3 groups: pet dogs, cats, and human toddlers in an experiment where a human parent hides and pretends to look for an object. 75% of dogs and children helped. Cats only helped if it was in their personal interest.
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