The Science Behind the Puppy-Eyes Effect

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Look at this cutie. Who could resist those adorable eyes? Don't they make you want to squish his tiny face and give him all the love he's begging for? I'm sure most people would give in. I know I would.

Apparently, there's a scientific reason why we feel so loved whenever we lock gaze with our canine best friends. A recent study published by the journal Science proves  that our reaction to puppy eyes can be traced back to the changes in the levels of oxytocin in our body. 

Oxytocin is a hormone found in mammals that can be associated with intimacy, maternal connections as well as the feeling of trust. In the study, they found an elevated concentration of the said hormone in the person's urine samples after merely having a staring contest with their lovable pooches.  

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Science, Bitches! (Pun intended ) 

So where does this leave us, humans? Are we forever enslaved by the powerful charm of the puppy stare? Will our hormonal levels forever betray us? Are we doomed to fall in love and give in, forgive them for every furniture chewed on, every expensive shoe destroyed and peed on?

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Awwww staph it puppy, staph! Don't you melt my weak heart!

Let's not forget that this primal, chemical connection that we have with dogs is not one-sided. Dogs get a kick out of our affection too! Their staring behavior is in fact a reaction to our oxytocin.

The study found how the increased concentration of oxytocin in the master made the puppy gaze even more.

As part of the study, the dogs were  given a whiff of oxytocin. The results showed that their tendency to connect eyes with their master increased. It has become their reaction to give us the puppy eyes when they detect the rise in oxytocin.

Scientists recognized this as a positive loop in terms of the relationship between the two species. They deduced that this has been a product of evolution; that in the hundreds of years that humans have trained and cared for canines, both species have adapted and co-evolved.

One of the very cute and heart-melting evidence of this is how our bodies - both master's and pet's - have learned a way to further strengthen our bond with each other.

Truly,  we cannot deny the unbreakable bond that a dog can have with his human. As this study reveals,  this connection is backed by our body's physiological response to adorable puppy eyes.

Well that was 200jpy wasted

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I am participating in the August Break. And I also need more time to study. I'll be back when my boards is over.

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Dammit! It's already August >.< That means I have less that 90 days to get ready for the board exams... time to cram!! >.<

This is also a great opportunity for August break- since I can't really spend too much time blogging.
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*back to cramming*

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 I did not know what to do with this one so I just went crazy when I was editing it. haha  So uhm... awkward criticisms will be tolerated. lol Y_Y

Seen in the photo is a rare moment of light traffic in Manila. You might notice the public jeepneys--  I previously talked about the jeep experience here.

I took this using my camera phone, edited it in picnik (because I'm getting too busy for photoshop).

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I have been literally dreaming of taking great photos. A few posts earlier I wrote about it right after I woke up so I won't forget what pictures I took in my dream. That same day I had a spontaneous photo walk that I talked about here.

I just felt assured that I am doing something I truly love, something I am passionate about--- minus the REAL camera. These are all from my camera phone (all 3 megapixels of em!!! ^__^) Someday maybe, when I finally get a real job (that I will most likely hate), I will work my ass so I can snap great photos and do something I really enjoy.

Sigh, I am one confused chick, and I am not getting younger. Hopeless. For now, off to study for the freakin' board exams.

Some other photos can be seen on my previous post. I used my camera phone, and edited the photos in Picnik. Picnik is awesome.

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Turning lemons into grapes--or something like that.

I had an appointment last Thursday at the Manila City Hall (No, I'm not in trouble, unfortunately. Shame, that  would be a more interesting blog post), but then someone screwed up and I was told I had to go back some other day (uhh, the usual).

Normally I would be pissed and this entry will be a really ugly hate post. But then I did something that very few disgruntled people at a government building would do: I looked up. Literally (this is not a Jesus post either).

And tadaaa, Eureka! My failed lakad turned into a full blown photo walk. Took almost a hundred photos of so many random things, I had so much fun.

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More than a few people gave me the weird look. Others were simply too busy to notice (or they just chose to ignore me because I looked too lost). I gave the folks at the License Division a short break from their *really boring* office work. They had a few laughs when I stopped by to capture some unusual ornaments they have on display. They have a freakin' cannon and two life size moriones (or something)-- strangest office I've been to.

Does your office have a cannon? (not the printer, silly.) Or these, whatever these are:

 

Yes I know I screwed up the lighting and stuff. I was too busy being embarrassed to care.

The rest of the photos will be saved for other posts. lol. All photos were taken with my Samsung F400 camera phone (haha) and edited using the AMAZING Poladroid, except for one where I used picnik. I have no time for photoshop anymore. :(

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