"Study reveals how exposure to sexual stimuli affects impulsivity, with men being more susceptible"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by PsyPost
A study conducted in Germany found that exposure to sexual imagery increases impulsive reactions, particularly in men. The experiment involved participants completing a go/no-go task while various emotional images were displayed in the background. The results showed that participants made the most mistakes when sexual images were present, with men being more affected than women. The study suggests that the increased impulsivity in the presence of sexual stimuli may contribute to risky or transgressive behavior in real life. However, the study's limitations include a small sample size and a focus solely on visual stimuli.