Title: Ever Feel Like Being Watched? Science Reveals Why and How It Happens - Learning Mind
Headings: Ever Feel Like Being Watched? Science Reveals Why and How It Happens
Ever Feel Like Being Watched? Science Reveals Why and How It Happens
Do you ever feel like you are being watched?
If you think you are being watched, you probably are
We are programmed to notice where a person looks
We pay attention to what people look at
The spotlight is always on me
Blindsight – it’s all in the brain
Janey Davies, B.A. (Hons)
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Content: But how does that explain a feeling of being watched in the present day? Well, we still use our eyes as an important tool for communicating. Even though the threats might not be as dramatic as a fight with a sabre-toothed tiger. On the other hand, the eyes still tell us a lot about what someone is thinking. A person staring at you could signify a threat and if it is, you’re not going to want to miss it. So, if you’re not sure, it might be easier to assume a person is looking, to check out the potential of a threat. Another reason why people stare is that they are checking out a potential partner. Either way, you don’t want to overlook this eye contact as it could represent a future love interest or a beating. The spotlight is always on me
According to the ‘ Spotlight Effect ’, we have a tendency to think that everyone notices our behaviour. Of course, to ourselves, we are the most important person on the planet.