I'm paraphrasing here. But while this sentiment seems to be rather common knowledge, it has been proven scientifically for the first time by researchers in The Netherlands.The research shows men who spend even a few minutes in the company of an attractive woman perform less well in tests designed to measure brain function than those who chat to someone they do not find attractive.
Researchers who carried out the study, published in the Journal of Experimental and Social Psychology, think the reason may be that men use up so much of their brain function or 'cognitive resources' trying to impress beautiful women, they have little left for other tasks.
I was recently talking with a friend, and we both wondered why so many guys with a lot of money—who most of the time are also extremely smart—get caught up with golddigging girls who everyone else spots from miles away. Now I'm beginning to understand it a little better.
The full article can be found here.
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