Why does tickling affect us so dramatically? Is it a nervous system response or is it merely psychological?

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Why does tickling affect us so dramatically? Is it a nervous system response or is it merely psychological?

2007-03-11 06:31:39 · 3 answers · asked by Sarah H 3 in Health ➔ Other - Health

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Good question. My guess is that it's both. I can tickle my son from across the room by just looking like I'm going to tickle him. But I can also sneak up on him and tickle him when he didn't know it was coming.

2007-03-11 06:38:34 · answer #1 · answered by Andrea 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

most light tickling is caused by the hairs on your body
actual body contact is an area that is sensitive

2007-03-11 06:36:03 · answer #2 · answered by caffsans 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

nervous system

2007-03-11 06:38:07 · answer #3 · answered by reconnermom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋