• Question: Why do we say ouch when we get hurt

    Asked by Awesome dude to Theresia, Katie, Andy on 14 Nov 2014.
    • Photo: Theresia Mina

      Theresia Mina answered on 14 Nov 2014:

      Hello Awesome dude, it it just a reflex, I think we are wired to do this as it helps to attract attention in case we need help when we get hurt.

    • Photo: Katie Pickering

      Katie Pickering answered on 14 Nov 2014:

      Saying Ouch is a conditioned response. Not everyone will say ouch. Some people can get hurt and not react verbally. It is a way of releasing the shock of the trauma as most of the time we are not expecting the pain.

    • Photo: Andrew Philp

      Andrew Philp answered on 14 Nov 2014:

      Nice question. I think it’s just a reflex and something you have learnt to do over time as everyone probably reacts slightly differently when the hurt themselves.

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