ASMR and Biophilia

Mahady, Takac, and De Foe report that “Autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR) is a nascent phenomenon wherein a pleasant and relaxing tingling sensation occurs in response to audio and visual triggers like whispering and close personal attention. Biophilia is the concept that humans are innately drawn to nature. Previous research has found both phenomena elicit similar physiological and emotional responses, such as decreased blood flow, pupil dilation, and positive mood recovery. . . . participants watched a video of ASMR…

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