Understanding Crushes: A Psychological Exploration

Why are people often attracted to those they can't have?

• Because they are more realistic

• Because they are more likely to be rejected

• Because it triggers the brain's fantasy network

• Because it makes them feel powerful

What is the Baader-Meinhof phenomenon in the context of crushes?

• Idealizing your crush

• Feeling butterflies in your stomach

• Mimicking your crush's behavior

• Seeing your crush's name everywhere

How do men typically alter their behavior when talking to their crush?

• They speak more loudly

• They lower their voices

• They avoid eye contact

• They talk faster

What is a common sign that someone is attracted to you?

• They avoid you

• They ignore you

• They mimic your body language

• They talk about other people

What happens to your dreams when you have a crush?

• You remember them less

• They become nightmares

• They become more vivid

• You stop dreaming

What causes the 'butterflies' feeling when you see your crush?

• A dopamine release

• A serotonin drop

• An adrenaline rush

• A sense of calm

What is the effect of trying not to miss your crush?

• It makes you forget them

• It makes you miss them more

• It makes you miss them less

• It has no effect

Why do people have imaginary conversations with their crush?

• To feel more anxious

• To avoid real interactions

• To rehearse potential scenarios

• To forget about them

What is limerence?

• An obsessive infatuation

• A deep, enduring love

• A casual interest

• A fleeting attraction

What advice is given for handling crushes?

• Embrace the experience and learn from it

• Ignore your feelings

• Focus solely on reciprocation

• Avoid all interactions