Chapter
The Science Behind Feeling Like You're Being Watched
23:23 - 27:52 (04:29)
People tend to believe that they can sense when others are staring at them, but it's more likely an illusion. Follow-up studies have shown that people who are distracted or not aware of the study aren't able to guess whether or not they're being watched.
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People are more likely to think someone is staring at them if they know they are part of a staring study, whereas follow up studies have shown that if people are distracted or don't believe the study is about staring, they almost never guess that they are being stared at.
23:23 - 26:32 (03:09)
psychology
Summary
People are more likely to think someone is staring at them if they know they are part of a staring study, whereas follow up studies have shown that if people are distracted or don't believe the study is about staring, they almost never guess that they are being stared at.
ChapterThe Science Behind Feeling Like You're Being Watched
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