The Morning Breeze w/ Carolyn McArdle & Cort Johnson

The Morning Breeze w/ Carolyn McArdle & Cort Johnson

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Why Baby Yoda Is So Cute, According to Psychology

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If you've watched an episode of The Mandalorian on Disney + then you already know: Grogu (aka, Baby Yoda) is cute.

And according to experts, there is a scientific explanation for why you want to reach through the screen and squish him.

Several studies show that we react this strongly to infantile features — like a large head, round face, and big eyes — so we'll feel motivated to take care of the babies of the world, and thus increase their chances of survival.

Read more about it here.

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