What does it mean when someone covers there ears or head quickly when they think something is going to happen (ex: something falling. this is more of a psychological question.)

People talking about them

Explanation:

usually I see people cover up their ears or head when their next to people that are usually talking about them so they cover up their ears because they dont want them to bring them down

b. they impair judgment, which makes it more likely for people to engage in risky behavior.