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Men Lose Their Minds Speaking To Pretty Women
Telegraph(UK) ^ | September 03, 2009

Posted on 09/03/2009 11:36:48 AM PDT by Steelfish

Men lose their minds speaking to pretty women Talking to an attractive woman really can make a man lose his mind, according to a new study.

Pat Hagan 03 Sep 2009

The research shows men who spend even a few minutes in the company of an attractive woman perform less well in tests designed to measure brain function than those who chat to someone they do not find attractive.

Researchers who carried out the study, published in the Journal of Experimental and Social Psychology, think the reason may be that men use up so much of their brain function or 'cognitive resources' trying to impress beautiful women, they have little left for other tasks.

The findings have implications for the performance of men who flirt with women in the workplace, or even exam results in mixed-sex schools.

Women, however, were not affected by chatting to a handsome man.

This may be simply because men are programmed by evolution to think more about mating opportunities.

Psychologists at Radboud University in The Netherlands carried out the study after one of them was so struck on impressing an attractive woman he had never met before, that he could not remember his address when she asked him where he lived.

Researchers said it was as if he was so keen to make an impression he 'temporarily absorbed most of his cognitive resources.'

To see if other men were affected in the same way, they recruited 40 male heterosexual students.

(Excerpt) Read more at telegraph.co.uk ...


TOPICS: Chit/Chat; Science; Society
KEYWORDS: babes; beauty; genderwars; males; napl; psychology; radbounduniversity
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To: Niteflyr

I am sure you will have a successful lunch.


81 posted on 09/03/2009 12:29:59 PM PDT by LuvFreeRepublic
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To: Daffynition
Susan couldn't help staring at Bob's enormous pens

Now THAT'S funny I don't care who you are! LOL!

82 posted on 09/03/2009 12:30:14 PM PDT by Niteflyr ("Just because something is free doesn't mean it's good for you".)
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To: NMEwithin

The moused over name of the image is pretty funny

;)
As if you’d lose your mind or somethin’.


83 posted on 09/03/2009 12:32:11 PM PDT by Sparko (Obama & Czars: neutering the American Voter, perverting the Constitution, all on our dime.)
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To: LuvFreeRepublic
I am sure you will have a successful lunch.

More fun than munching on egg salad...:o)

84 posted on 09/03/2009 12:32:15 PM PDT by Niteflyr ("Just because something is free doesn't mean it's good for you".)
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To: Joe 6-pack
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85 posted on 09/03/2009 12:35:06 PM PDT by Daffynition ("...... we are about to be czarred and fettered." ~ alterum ictum faciam.)
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To: Niteflyr

Use part mayo and part Ranch Dressing to make your egg salad or better yet, part mayo and part creamy Italian Dressing.....yum!


86 posted on 09/03/2009 12:35:24 PM PDT by LuvFreeRepublic
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To: Steelfish

87 posted on 09/03/2009 12:36:28 PM PDT by Revolting cat! (Let us prey!)
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To: NCC-1701
So, what kind of conversation could be held with her?

A little less conversation, a little more action!

88 posted on 09/03/2009 12:36:44 PM PDT by justlurking (The only remedy for a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun.)
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To: LuvFreeRepublic
Use part mayo and part Ranch Dressing to make your egg salad or better yet, part mayo and part creamy Italian Dressing.....yum!

Ranch dressing in egg salad?..Damn that sounds tasty!

89 posted on 09/03/2009 12:37:01 PM PDT by Niteflyr ("Just because something is free doesn't mean it's good for you".)
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To: RandallFlagg

Aw that pic is so cute!

(Now I’m off to um other threads)

:)


90 posted on 09/03/2009 12:37:36 PM PDT by Freedom2specul8 (I am Jim Thompson............................Please pray for our troops....)
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To: Slings and Arrows
funny pictures of cats with captions
see more Lolcats and funny pictures
91 posted on 09/03/2009 12:37:47 PM PDT by Miss Behave (Stupid Blonde H8r)
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To: Slings and Arrows

One time when Hubby (then boyfriend) and I were eating brunch, the waiter missed my glass and poured champagne on the table while he was staring at me.

Now they miss my glass because they’re trying to avoid looking at me.

Sigh...


92 posted on 09/03/2009 12:38:25 PM PDT by TheOldLady
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To: Disambiguator
For instance, here is a photograph of a well-known landmark in Toronto, Canada; the CN Tower.

Wow, I don't know how that tower keeps from toppling over!

93 posted on 09/03/2009 12:38:32 PM PDT by justlurking (The only remedy for a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun.)
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To: Revolting cat!

I love that one, cat! I have a large framed print of it! Classic.


94 posted on 09/03/2009 12:39:12 PM PDT by Miss Behave (Stupid Blonde H8r)
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To: Little Bill
God visits Adam a couple of weeks after the appearance of Eve.
"So Adam, how do you like your new partner?", He asks.

Adam thinks a minute, then replies, "She's soft, and warm, and pleasant to behold, fetches all the wood and water, even cooks the food. And all the while she is happy, pleasant, smiling; lots of fun to be with. Thank you so much."

God responds, "I'm glad you are happy with the gift. I made her that way so you would like her."

Adam thinks a minute more, then asks, "But why did she have to be so dense?"

God sighs, then replies, "Adam, I made her that way so she would like you."

95 posted on 09/03/2009 12:39:52 PM PDT by meadsjn
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To: Revolting cat!

“American Girl in Italy”


96 posted on 09/03/2009 12:40:01 PM PDT by Miss Behave (Stupid Blonde H8r)
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To: TheOldLady
One time when Hubby (then boyfriend) and I were eating brunch, the waiter missed my glass and poured champagne on the table while he was staring at me.

There is a difference between losing your mind and being momentarily distracted...the later happens to me all the time..;o)

97 posted on 09/03/2009 12:40:23 PM PDT by Niteflyr ("Just because something is free doesn't mean it's good for you".)
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To: Steelfish
I guess that means if good looking Sarah Palin becomes president she will have to have nothing but women in her cabinet or we will really be in trouble.
98 posted on 09/03/2009 12:41:28 PM PDT by DejaJude
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To: NCC-1701

Not sure, but I’m assuming talking about cameras is out...


99 posted on 09/03/2009 12:42:35 PM PDT by Future Snake Eater ("Get out of the boat and walk on the water with us!”--Sen. Joe Biden)
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To: NMEwithin

Love Salma. Those spaghetti straps must be reinforced with iron.


100 posted on 09/03/2009 12:43:47 PM PDT by word_warrior_bob (You can now see my amazing doggie and new puppy on my homepage!! Come say hello to Jake & Sonny)
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