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Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Guppies use Ugly Friends to seem more Attractive
Do people behave similarly? Can we extend these findings in fish to people? How about extending general findings from animal research to people? Click, read, comment. Guppies and their ugly friends
Ejd5436 The answer to the question of can people use ugly friends to make themselves appear more attractive? I would say yes to the question because people are primates which makes us animals as well so why humans wouldn’t do it also. With my experience in life this far I would say you could see it in everyday life in a convenient store or here on campus. I believe people who are “attractive” gather around people who are “less attractive” to make themselves feel better and boost their self of steam. Also, for the people who are “less attractive” gathering with the people who are “attractive” increases their self of steam as well. I believe it is safe to say both parties will never agree upon using one party for personal gain, but It is mutually beneficial to both parties involved to get what they want.
Guppies use Ugly Friends to seem more Attractive. Do people behave similarly? Can we extend these findings in fish to people? How about extending general findings from animal research to people? Click, read, comment. Guppies and their ugly friends
Jad6317 I think humans are more complex creatures than guppies, but to an extent humans might hang out with ugly friends to seem more attractive. I have seen examples of this phenomena in movies like two or three times and I have seen it in real life whether it was by accident or not. I think hanging out with ugly friends to seem more attractive is something that happens in humans. I think we can extend these general findings from fish to people because it is something that both of us do. I also agree with extending the general findings from animal research to people as well. The general things we find in animals might be things we do as humans which is a very interesting branch of research. This branch of research may very well be beneficial to both animals and humans.
934103848 I think findings in animal research can relate to humans and vice versa. This phenomenon happens in humans whether it happens on purpose or not, and sometimes people might not even know it is happening. I think this ties in with a main them of the book of nature and culture, humans might hang out with uglier friends because it gives them of higher chance to attract a mate in a social setting. Natural selection also plays a factor due to humans wanting to find the best mate to procreate with, and the “guppies’ method” increase the odds of finding a mate if you’re the best looking one in the group. Overall, I do think we can extend the finding from animals to humans and vice versa. I also think humans and animals use the “guppies’ method’ because it will increase their chances to find a mate.
953147772 People do behave in a similar passion to the guppies I think. Although it would be really hard to convince people that fish act in a similar fashion that humans. However, I’ve seen a number of attractive females have friends who were less attractive than they, be there friends. I think when it comes to finding a mate, humans and animals somewhat operate on the same level. In the big picture unfortunately, I don’t think we can relate general findings form animal research to people.
998194042 Personally, I do believe that people do behave similarly and that it's in our nature to do so. I believe that the findings from fish will definitely show in humans-maybe even more. If we were to use the general findings from all animals and compare them to people, I believe we will only prove further that we do behave similarly. In all age groups, I believe that people will do and follow what other people close to them do. I think that the saying "monkey see, monkey do" shows this perfectly. For example, if a child sees another child throwing a fit to get what they want, chances are the other child will catch on and begin to do so as well. People in all age groups catch on to what other people do and they seem to always catch on and follow.
998194042 It is very unlikely that we intentionally use people "below" us to make us look more attractive. Usually, the people who we consider 3's hang out with the 3's. We don't hang out with people above or below us. Chances are, if you were a 10 and hanging out with a 3 and the 3 realized you were doing this, they would be very mad/upset and probably stop being friends with you.
922792537: I believe that people, like guppies, use uglier friends to seem more attractive. I believe the reason we do this is because it makes us feel more popular. When hanging out with uglier friend it makes us feel like we are more popular. It helps a person feel better about their appearance when hanging out with uglier friends. I think in certain animal researching, you can compare them to human researches.
922792537: As I said before, I believe that people, like guppies, use uglier friends to seem more attractive. We intentionally do not do this but automatically we feel more empowered and confident when we are the more attractive person. The reason the unattractive person doesn’t feel offended is because they are now a part of a group that makes them seem cool or popular. They, therefore, feel accepted and a part of the in-group.
982595225 Everyone has something that they do not like about themselves. To hide some of their insecurities, it may help them feel better to have people around who they think are less attractive than them. People are always comparing themselves to everyone else. It feels good to be confident so if they are able to have someone around who they think they are better looking than, they will not think twice about it. It is noticeable in animals that they try to compete with themselves as well. I believe there are a lot of similarities between humans and animals, so the research done on animals can help us find out a lot about humans.
960835143 Yes, some people are similar to Guppies by having ugly friends to make themselves look better. There are a lot of people who will do that today. Another thing people do is for example if they are a little obese they will have “fat friends” to make them feel better about themselves. We animals and humans are both mammals and have some similarities, so somethings could be relatable.
960835143 It is very unlikely that guppies intentionally use ugly friends to make them seem more attractive. Generalizing findings from animals to humans it is found that humans tend to befriend others who are equally attractive unintentionally.
see below for answer by 953147772, or by 995320440 who got it right the first time in September. I'm looking for a little more insight and thought into your answer.
#966292420 I think that generally speaking, humans act similarly to guppies in the sense that they sometimes use ugly friends as a way to stand out more. I don't think, however, that humans - as opposed to guppies - choose their friends purely based on attractiveness or lack thereof. Moreover, i feel that people see it as a secondary thing after the fact and don't have any conscious belief in choosing their friends based on their attractiveness relative to themselves. I also think it is hard to attempt to extend general findings from animals to humans as generally, we are vastly different with vastly different motives or objectives. That isn't to say that we should or could not ever extend findings from animals to humans but I do believe it to be a precautionary issue and one that we generally shouldn't do.
966292420 After learning more in this subject, I am inclined to agree with my initial assessment that friends look at attractiveness of their friends as secondary as opposed to the primary reason that they are friends with them. However, also after learning more, I think it may be a conscious choice on their part when choosing friends when dealing with attractiveness albeit as a secondary function rather than finding friends based solely on attractiveness. Moreover, I feel as though the so called "ugly friends" are generally not aware of this phenomenon and as such don't see themselves as the "ugly friend".
I think some people do behave this way some of the time. I think, for certain people, if they know they are going to be in a place with a lot of other people of the opposite sex (bar or club) they may be inclined to invite a less attractive friend to go with them. But contrarily, for daily life, our closest group of friends is going to be of a relatively close attractiveness. I think most people naturally befriend people who are of a similar attractiveness. I think that most findings from the animal world can be applied to human behavior. Some of these findings may need to be taken with a grain of salt, but for the most part these findings hold true. After all, we are just animals.
916105999: People do behave similarly, the average Joe example that we discussed in class taught us that looks trump substance and success. We want people to see us as attractive so of course we'd rather be seen as the most attractive in a group or picture. You see this very often when people post pictures on social media. They are always looking their best in the pictures, and the rest of the people that may be in the picture, well they don't care what they look like they just care if they themselves look good. Extending general findings from animal research to people can definitely work in a lot of cases.
953147772 Guppy People do behave similarly fashion. If you’re a “7” and surround yourself with “10’s” you’ll definitely stand out for the wrong reasons. However, if you’re a “7” and surround yourself with “3’s” you’ll of course look better. If the 3’s have any self-awareness, they would know something is up. We can definitely study animals more and apply it to humans, especially those animals that are of social types, like chimpanzees.
985295225 I believe that this is all based off of self esteem. Humans are comparing themselves to others at all times. Everyone wants to be better than everyone else. Humans definitely are similar to the guppies in the way that they want to be the most attractive friend in the group. If you know that you are better looking than the other people you are with, it makes you much more confident. Especially when talking to someone of the opposite sex. The odds are usually in favor of the more attractive person. So yes, I do believe that humans behave similarly to these guppies. I believe there are a lot of similarities between humans and animals, so the research done on animals can help us find out a lot about humans.
hmm, you probably were absent when i covered the "right" answer. I'm not asking for opinions in December. I'm looking for what we covered in class about the topic.
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Ejd5436
ReplyDeleteThe answer to the question of can people use ugly friends to make themselves appear more attractive? I would say yes to the question because people are primates which makes us animals as well so why humans wouldn’t do it also. With my experience in life this far I would say you could see it in everyday life in a convenient store or here on campus. I believe people who are “attractive” gather around people who are “less attractive” to make themselves feel better and boost their self of steam. Also, for the people who are “less attractive” gathering with the people who are “attractive” increases their self of steam as well. I believe it is safe to say both parties will never agree upon using one party for personal gain, but It is mutually beneficial to both parties involved to get what they want.
Guppies use Ugly Friends to seem more Attractive. Do people behave similarly? Can we extend these findings in fish to people? How about extending general findings from animal research to people? Click, read, comment.
ReplyDeleteGuppies and their ugly friends
Jad6317
I think humans are more complex creatures than guppies, but to an extent humans might hang out with ugly friends to seem more attractive. I have seen examples of this phenomena in movies like two or three times and I have seen it in real life whether it was by accident or not. I think hanging out with ugly friends to seem more attractive is something that happens in humans. I think we can extend these general findings from fish to people because it is something that both of us do. I also agree with extending the general findings from animal research to people as well. The general things we find in animals might be things we do as humans which is a very interesting branch of research. This branch of research may very well be beneficial to both animals and humans.
934103848
DeleteI think findings in animal research can relate to humans and vice versa. This phenomenon happens in humans whether it happens on purpose or not, and sometimes people might not even know it is happening. I think this ties in with a main them of the book of nature and culture, humans might hang out with uglier friends because it gives them of higher chance to attract a mate in a social setting. Natural selection also plays a factor due to humans wanting to find the best mate to procreate with, and the “guppies’ method” increase the odds of finding a mate if you’re the best looking one in the group. Overall, I do think we can extend the finding from animals to humans and vice versa. I also think humans and animals use the “guppies’ method’ because it will increase their chances to find a mate.
953147772
ReplyDeletePeople do behave in a similar passion to the guppies I think. Although it would be really hard to convince people that fish act in a similar fashion that humans. However, I’ve seen a number of attractive females have friends who were less attractive than they, be there friends. I think when it comes to finding a mate, humans and animals somewhat operate on the same level. In the big picture unfortunately, I don’t think we can relate general findings form animal research to people.
998194042 Personally, I do believe that people do behave similarly and that it's in our nature to do so. I believe that the findings from fish will definitely show in humans-maybe even more. If we were to use the general findings from all animals and compare them to people, I believe we will only prove further that we do behave similarly. In all age groups, I believe that people will do and follow what other people close to them do. I think that the saying "monkey see, monkey do" shows this perfectly. For example, if a child sees another child throwing a fit to get what they want, chances are the other child will catch on and begin to do so as well. People in all age groups catch on to what other people do and they seem to always catch on and follow.
ReplyDelete998194042 It is very unlikely that we intentionally use people "below" us to make us look more attractive. Usually, the people who we consider 3's hang out with the 3's. We don't hang out with people above or below us. Chances are, if you were a 10 and hanging out with a 3 and the 3 realized you were doing this, they would be very mad/upset and probably stop being friends with you.
Delete922792537: I believe that people, like guppies, use uglier friends to seem more attractive. I believe the reason we do this is because it makes us feel more popular. When hanging out with uglier friend it makes us feel like we are more popular. It helps a person feel better about their appearance when hanging out with uglier friends. I think in certain animal researching, you can compare them to human researches.
ReplyDelete922792537: As I said before, I believe that people, like guppies, use uglier friends to seem more attractive. We intentionally do not do this but automatically we feel more empowered and confident when we are the more attractive person. The reason the unattractive person doesn’t feel offended is because they are now a part of a group that makes them seem cool or popular. They, therefore, feel accepted and a part of the in-group.
Deletesee below for answer by 953147772, or by 995320440 who got it right the first time in September.
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ReplyDeleteEveryone has something that they do not like about themselves. To hide some of their insecurities, it may help them feel better to have people around who they think are less attractive than them. People are always comparing themselves to everyone else. It feels good to be confident so if they are able to have someone around who they think they are better looking than, they will not think twice about it. It is noticeable in animals that they try to compete with themselves as well. I believe there are a lot of similarities between humans and animals, so the research done on animals can help us find out a lot about humans.
960835143
ReplyDeleteYes, some people are similar to Guppies by having ugly friends to make themselves look better. There are a lot of people who will do that today. Another thing people do is for example if they are a little obese they will have “fat friends” to make them feel better about themselves. We animals and humans are both mammals and have some similarities, so somethings could be relatable.
960835143
DeleteIt is very unlikely that guppies intentionally use ugly friends to make them seem more attractive. Generalizing findings from animals to humans it is found that humans tend to befriend others who are equally attractive unintentionally.
see below for answer by 953147772, or by 995320440 who got it right the first time in September. I'm looking for a little more insight and thought into your answer.
Delete#966292420
ReplyDeleteI think that generally speaking, humans act similarly to guppies in the sense that they sometimes use ugly friends as a way to stand out more. I don't think, however, that humans - as opposed to guppies - choose their friends purely based on attractiveness or lack thereof. Moreover, i feel that people see it as a secondary thing after the fact and don't have any conscious belief in choosing their friends based on their attractiveness relative to themselves. I also think it is hard to attempt to extend general findings from animals to humans as generally, we are vastly different with vastly different motives or objectives. That isn't to say that we should or could not ever extend findings from animals to humans but I do believe it to be a precautionary issue and one that we generally shouldn't do.
966292420
DeleteAfter learning more in this subject, I am inclined to agree with my initial assessment that friends look at attractiveness of their friends as secondary as opposed to the primary reason that they are friends with them. However, also after learning more, I think it may be a conscious choice on their part when choosing friends when dealing with attractiveness albeit as a secondary function rather than finding friends based solely on attractiveness. Moreover, I feel as though the so called "ugly friends" are generally not aware of this phenomenon and as such don't see themselves as the "ugly friend".
995320440
ReplyDeleteI think some people do behave this way some of the time. I think, for certain people, if they know they are going to be in a place with a lot of other people of the opposite sex (bar or club) they may be inclined to invite a less attractive friend to go with them. But contrarily, for daily life, our closest group of friends is going to be of a relatively close attractiveness. I think most people naturally befriend people who are of a similar attractiveness.
I think that most findings from the animal world can be applied to human behavior. Some of these findings may need to be taken with a grain of salt, but for the most part these findings hold true. After all, we are just animals.
perfect answer, you nailed it.
Delete916105999: People do behave similarly, the average Joe example that we discussed in class taught us that looks trump substance and success. We want people to see us as attractive so of course we'd rather be seen as the most attractive in a group or picture. You see this very often when people post pictures on social media. They are always looking their best in the pictures, and the rest of the people that may be in the picture, well they don't care what they look like they just care if they themselves look good. Extending general findings from animal research to people can definitely work in a lot of cases.
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ReplyDeletePeople do behave similarly fashion. If you’re a “7” and surround yourself with “10’s” you’ll definitely stand out for the wrong reasons. However, if you’re a “7” and surround yourself with “3’s” you’ll of course look better. If the 3’s have any self-awareness, they would know something is up. We can definitely study animals more and apply it to humans, especially those animals that are of social types, like chimpanzees.
985295225
ReplyDeleteI believe that this is all based off of self esteem. Humans are comparing themselves to others at all times. Everyone wants to be better than everyone else. Humans definitely are similar to the guppies in the way that they want to be the most attractive friend in the group. If you know that you are better looking than the other people you are with, it makes you much more confident. Especially when talking to someone of the opposite sex. The odds are usually in favor of the more attractive person. So yes, I do believe that humans behave similarly to these guppies. I believe there are a lot of similarities between humans and animals, so the research done on animals can help us find out a lot about humans.
hmm, you probably were absent when i covered the "right" answer. I'm not asking for opinions in December. I'm looking for what we covered in class about the topic.
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