Researchers studied babies’ reactions to a circle chasing and destroying a yellow square, finding that 16 out of 20 children reached for the square, suggesting a predisposition to root for underdogs. The study also tested children’s preference for an abuser, victim, and bystander, with the majority preferring the victim and bystander. Some researchers believe this indicates a natural sympathy for victims, while others suggest it may be a way to ground ourselves against dominant entities. Other studies on children’s learning are also mentioned.
Whether it was a sports competition or a political election, we’ve all rooted for the underdog at some point. Was it because we were truly rooting for that team or person, or was it because we are predisposed to root for underdogs, no matter who or what it is? A group of researchers attempted to answer this question with a study involving babies, squares, and circles. As the circle appeared to chase, bump and destroy the yellow square, the researchers observed the children’s reactions. About 16 out of 20 children reached the yellow block. Researchers believe this may be a sign of humans’ predisposition to cheer for underdogs. The study, published in the journal PLOS ONE in 2013, also tested the children’s preference between an abuser, a victim and a bystander, in this case, a red top hat. They found that the children preferred the bystander over the abuser and the victim over. viewer. Researchers aren’t entirely sure these findings mean that humans are naturally predisposed to sympathize with the victim. But they believe that the human brain is able to establish causality and place a negative value on aggression by the age of ten months. Other researchers offer a completely different interpretation of this phenomenon. They don’t believe that humans root for losers; instead, they believe we ground ourselves against the dominant entity.
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