Why do you think we feel itchy when talking about spiders or insects?

Question

Do you think it's because we are more aware at the moment which makes us more responsive?

I'm watching a documentary in spiders, and I'm constantly feeling itchy all over my body! I've also noticed it when talking about ants. Just wondering what anyone else thinks about it.

Answer 1

Mind over matter what you think about you  usually start feeling like it is real.

Answer 2

I don't. If you do, that's actually a sign that you might have a tape worm. You should read up on it more, but basically, it's a parasite that lives inside your body that could cause you to feel strange on your surface when viewing other insects. If you honestly feel that, it's not normal, you should seriously consult a doctor.

Answer 3

It may be similar to how people generate saliva while thinking about sour plums.

This is the body of research on Responding Conditioning, in particular, the famous Pavlov's dog

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ivan_Pavlov

also,

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Classical_c...

Thus, in your case, you feel itchiness while seeing the spiders or insects in motion on TV probably due to your past experiences with insects.

Hope this helps!

Answer 4

I don't. I kinda like spiders.