Makenzie O’Neil

Associate Professor of Psychology, Saint Mary’s College of California

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Makenzie O’Neil is an associate professor of psychology at Saint Mary’s College of California.

Written by Makenzie O’Neil

Photo of a woman playing with a smiling baby in a pram outside. The woman wears glasses and has her hair tied back.
EMOTIONS

Cuteness has a powerful pull, and it’s written all over your face

Our typical responses to cute things might seem cheery and unserious, but they signal something vital about us

by Makenzie O’Neil