Color and psychological functioning: the effect of red on performance attainment.

Andrew J Elliot, Markus A Maier, Arlen C Moller, Ron Friedman, Jörg Meinhardt

February 2007 J Exp Psychol Gen

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The discussions reflect a moderate level of agreement with the research, with comments like 'stress induced by red' negatively affecting reasoning, and several posts referencing experimental results showing an increase in errors or lowered scores; the tone shifts between curiosity and affirmation, emphasizing the potential real-world implications of color psychology in testing and performance scenarios.

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Most discussions support the documented effects of red on performance, recognizing the research's validity.

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Participants show moderate curiosity, referencing specific experiments and results without deep critique.

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Posts engage by citing studies, discussing methodologies, and translating findings into practical implications.

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The group perceives the research as impactful, considering red’s influence on motivation and test results as significant.

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  • Duval eric
    @Duvaleric14 (Twitter)

    @CyniqueDeGauche Elliot et al. (2007), “Color and psychological functioning: The effect of red on performance attainment”, Journal of Experimental Psychology
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    October 9, 2025

  • Ryo Matsuzaki　松嵜　遼
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    20年近く前の研究だけど、受験生で赤色のスマホ持ってる人いたら他の色に買い替えた方が良いかも。 https://t.co/1AsHKtKYCx
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    Andrew J. Elliot and his colleagues, published "Color and Psychological Functioning: The Effect of Red on Performance Attainment in 2017 This research examined the impact on effectiveness when there was a red color during some tests
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  • Ari
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    Étude de 2007: impact de la couleur sur les résultats du test de QI. Les numéros écrits en rouge ont suscité plus d'erreurs. Conclusion : le stress induit par le rouge altère le raisonnement, entraînant une baisse significative des scores. https://t.co/a1Id6qaytr
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  • AK
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    Elliot, A, E., et al. (2007). Color and Psychological Functioning: The Effect of Red on Performance Attainment. Journal of Experimental Psychology, 1, 154-168. https://t.co/AA2ZCxP32x
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    September 1, 2022

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    Elliot, A, E., et al. (2007). Color and Psychological Functioning: The Effect of Red on Performance Attainment. Journal of Experimental Psychology, 1, 154-168. #心理学 #身体化された認知 #色 https://t.co/JCadtYLb3G
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  • AK
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    Elliot, A, E., et al. (2007). Color and Psychological Functioning: The Effect of Red on Performance Attainment. Journal of Experimental Psychology, 1, 154-168. https://t.co/WKq5E4kpGk
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    April 19, 2022

Abstract Synopsis

  • The study investigates the impact of the color red on performance, suggesting that red can impair achievement by triggering avoidance motivation because it is linked to failure and danger in achievement settings.
  • Experiments show that even brief exposure to red before an important test can negatively affect performance, often outside of conscious awareness.
  • The research also finds that red specifically encourages avoidance behaviors, confirmed through both behavioral choices and brain activity measurements, highlighting the subtle influence of color on motivation and performance.]