Than well thought out ones?
2007-08-29 01:35:15 · 3 answers · asked by Yellowstonedogs 7 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Not necessarily.
Knee-jerk reactions are mainly based on emotions, not thought. They are a response to anything that challenges one's own long-held beliefs or values. It can be taken as "offensive," hence the emotional reaction. Knee-jerk reactions can also be the result of a stressful environment that pushes someone to the brink.
The level of honesty, or even deceit, can not be measured by a single emotional reaction alone. It has to occur on a consistent basis over time to truly measure one's personality.
2007-08-29 02:47:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No...because knee jerk reactions are usually fear based. Well thought out ones would be more honest.
2007-08-29 08:46:15 · answer #2 · answered by auntcookie84 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Gorillas - yes.
Humans - No!
2007-08-29 11:59:24 · answer #3 · answered by Freesumpin 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋