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
Color and psychological functioning: the effect of red on performance attainment.
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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.
Most discussions support the documented effects of red on performance, recognizing the research's validity.
Participants show moderate curiosity, referencing specific experiments and results without deep critique.
Posts engage by citing studies, discussing methodologies, and translating findings into practical implications.
The group perceives the research as impactful, considering red’s influence on motivation and test results as significant.
Abstract in brief
- 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.]
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Most liked on X and BlueskyÉtude 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
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
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
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
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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@CyniqueDeGauche Elliot et al. (2007), “Color and psychological functioning: The effect of red on performance attainment”, Journal of Experimental Psychology
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
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
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
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
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
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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