In our tendency to discuss the objective properties of the external world, we may fail to notice
that our subjective perceptions of those properties differ between individuals. Variability at …

Empirical work on color and psychological functioning has a long history, dating back to the
19th century. This early research focused on five different areas: Arousal, physical strength …

People have associations between colors and concepts that influence the way they interpret
color meaning in information visualizations (eg, charts, maps, diagrams). These associations …

Background The importance of strategies and services by caregivers and family members
substantially impact the psychological and emotional wellbeing of autistic children. The …

For centuries, if not millennia, people have associated the basic tastes (eg, sweet, bitter,
salty, and sour) with specific colours. While the range of tastes may have changed, and the …

What makes a colored image, eg an abstract painting or a landscape, look pleasing? We
hypothesized that a preference for complex color compositions, such as paintings and …

Colours and emotions are associated in languages and traditions. Some of us may convey
sadness by saying feeling blue or by wearing black clothes at funerals. The first example is a …

People tend to associate abstract visual features with basic taste qualities. This narrative
historical review critically evaluates the literature on these associations, often referred to as …

Understanding the colour preference in microgravity environments will enable better design
of future spacecraft and extra-terrestrial environments. In this study, a space station's crew …

The colour and other visual appearance properties of food and drink constitute a key factor
determining consumer acceptance and choice behaviour. Not only do consumers associate …