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"No smoking" signs encourage smoking

Friday, June 10, 2011 8:44

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A recent study conducted at Oxford University found out that any form of “no smoking” sign creates an interest in smokers to have a puff. This effect if no smoking signs in smokers in described as ‘ironic effect.’ Think about it. I have seen people throw stuff secretly at places where it’s prohibited to do so.

People have got a sense of irony inside them. Whenever you say to a kid to not do something, the kid is most likely to develop a sense of interest or curiosity to find a way into it. This study just proves it.

Earp and his colleagues involved smoker volunteers and the group of smokers were shown with a number of photos related with ‘no smoking.’ Instead of stopping them from smoking, this made them crave for more puffing.

This shows that no smoking signs create a desire to smoke. Its supposed to prohibit the thoughts of smoking. Yet, it produces the ironic effect on people. I doubt that this effect is relevant when it comes to “no drinking” symbols.

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