Psychologists Discover How People Subconsciously Become Their Favorite Fictional Characters
Psychologists have discovered that while reading a book or story, people are prone to subconsciously adopt their behavior, thoughts, beliefs and internal responses to that of fictional characters as if they were their own.
Experts have dubbed this subconscious phenomenon ‘experience-taking,’ where people actually change their own behaviors and thoughts to match those of a fictional character that they can identify with.
This explains my streak of ultra-violence during college…
Yeah, that’s not news to me, mate.
not been feeling myself lately; guess it’s time to read some Pride and Prejudice again so I can turn to Elizabeth Bennet!
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Damnit, and I thought I was so special. But this proves that this is why we need more representation in books (and media...
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Looks like one day I’m gonna hang myself in a tree to honor my “dead” father. Or become the rightful king of England,...
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I guess that means I’m Clark Kent, cept for the being 6’4 part :’( >tfw not masterrace height
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Hmm my ultimate favourite characters are Spike from Buffy, Snape from HP, and Sherlock Holmes. I wonder what I adopted...
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