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Unit 1 Cuteness
Further evidence comes from the reactions of animals to cute babies
which are not theirs, or perhaps not even of the same species. There are
many cases in which a cute animal has been adopted by a mother from a
different species. The most famous case may be that of a female lab gorilla
which adopted and cared for a small kitten. In humans, the same response
has been documented. Humans routinely adopt and care for cute animals.
Furthermore, psychological studies have shown that adults react more
positively towards, and are more likely to show concern for, babies that are
considered cuter. Thus, cuteness is not simply an opinion; it is an instinctive
reaction that all of us share.
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Further evidence comes from the reactions of animals to cute babies
which are not theirs, or perhaps not even of the same species. There are
many cases in which a cute animal has been adopted by a mother from a
different species. The most famous case may be that of a female lab gorilla
which adopted and cared for a small kitten. In humans, the same response
has been documented. Humans routinely adopt and care for cute animals.
Furthermore, psychological studies have shown that adults react more
positively towards, and are more likely to show concern for, babies that are
considered cuter. Thus, cuteness is not simply an opinion; it is an instinctive
reaction that all of us share.
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