In 1943, ethologist Konrad Lorenz proposed the concept of “kindchenschema” or “baby schema”—a set of physical attributes that humans find cute. These features—round cheeks, big eyes, a high forehead, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about relationships, personality, and everyday psychology. In 1943, ethologist Konrad Lorenz proposed the concept of ...

“Cute aggression” is a dimorphous expression, meaning it contains seemingly contradictory feelings that act together. Unlike attraction, what we consider cute is nearly universal, according to science ...

Some people have an urge to squeeze cute things and it’s called ‘cute aggression’. And some neuroscientists are trying to figure out why we do it. They call it a type of dimorphous expression or ...

Wanting to squeeze or bite an animal's ears or feet is called cute aggression and scientists are trying to understand why we do it. In the 1980s, Koko had a clear message for the humans at The Gorilla ...

Toddler Aggression: Causes and Management Tips Young children, particularly toddlers, often express their frustrations through hitting, which can be concerning for parents. This behavior may occur ...