"This is a very simple, unobtrusive way to promote ethical behavior."
This refers to this news article:
Cleanliness IS next to godliness: new research shows clean smells unconsciously promote moral behavior
Really? Anyone else buy this malarky?
Promote (favorable) subjective ethical behavior through "scenting"?
Sure, a clean environment is beneficial, but "Windex improving ethics" good?
Cleanliness IS next to godliness: new research shows clean smells unconsciously promote moral behavior
Quote:
People are unconsciously fairer and more generous when they are in clean-smelling environments, according to a soon-to-be published study led by a Brigham Young University professor.
The research found a dramatic improvement in ethical behavior with just a few spritzes of citrus-scented Windex.
The research found a dramatic improvement in ethical behavior with just a few spritzes of citrus-scented Windex.
Promote (favorable) subjective ethical behavior through "scenting"?
Sure, a clean environment is beneficial, but "Windex improving ethics" good?
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the link is problematic
i know that smells can make you feel better momentarily, but change behaviour? i doubt it. Windex is ammonia based, how can that possibly smell good even masked with citrus?Posted 3 Weeks Ago at 06:01 AM by pamela
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Citrus Windex contains no ammonia. About 20 years ago, they began making cleaners entirely out of chemicals found in lemon and orange peels. The stuff is awesome! Cuts grease as good as ammonia and harsh detergents.
Now, why would a (perceived) clean environment promote good behavior? We are affected by other smells: pheromones, body odor, fecal odors (which can trigger the fight or flight reflex in some people).
A catholic priest with the first conquistidors reported that in the Mayan cities, they grew flowers everywhere, and carried them in large bundles into homes and spread them on the floors. He also reported that the Mayan "civilians" were universally kind, smiling and of an unusual degree of honesty. Connection?Posted 2 Weeks Ago at 09:30 AM by Pyrotex
