Tarantula (IMAGE) University of California - Los Angeles Caption This is a photo of a tarantula. Subjects in the study were told to walk close to it, and touch it, if they could. Credit Katharina Kircanski, Matthew Lieberman, Michelle Craske Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.