A trio of psychologists at Azusa Pacific University in the U.S. has identified a possible reason for people experiencing a sudden negative reaction to a potential dating partner that has come to be known colloquially as “the ick.” The ick, the researchers suggest, is likely tied to something much deeper than what initially seems obvious—the way a person combs their hair, for example, or how they look in shorts. A trio of psychologists at Azusa Pacific University in the U.S. has identified a possible reason for people experiencing a sudden negative reaction to a potential dating partner that has come to be known colloquially as “the ick.” The ick, the researchers suggest, is likely tied to something much deeper than what initially seems obvious—the way a person combs their hair, for example, or how they look in shorts. Social Sciences Phys.org – latest science and technology news stories
Why people develop ‘the ick’ regarding potential dating targets
