Are we programmed to enjoy naughtiness? Scientists have established that food is more delicious when obtained in a sneaky way – particularly off someone else’s plate.
Chips are ‘tastier when stolen’
Sneaky snacks: Scientists reveal why stealing food from someone else’s plate makes it taste significantly better. Glossary
Scarcity - A state of being in short supply.
Psychology - The scientific study of the mind and behaviour.
Evolution - A process of gradual change that takes place over many generations, during which species of animals, plants, or insects slowly change some of their physical characteristics.
Rebellion - A refusal to obey authority, often involving resistance or uprising against a government or ruling power.
Dopamine - A hormone and neurotransmitter that plays several important roles in the brain and body, providing us with positive sensations, rewarding us for evolutionarily good behaviours like eating food.