Voting causes stress

Wednesday, September 14, 2011 - 22:30 in Psychology & Sociology

Researchers have determined that voting is a stressful event, inducing measurable hormonal changes. Researchers say they were surprised that voting in democratic elections causes emotional reactions accompanied by such physical and psychological stress that can easily influence our decision making.

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