Synopsis of Social media discussions
The discussions reflect curiosity about how particular shapes can trigger fear or anxiety, with mentions of the amygdala’s role and visual cues such as sharp edges signaling threats. Words like 'study shows' and references to neuroimaging underscore the scientific interest and importance, though the tone remains analytical rather than emotionally charged.
Agreement
Moderate agreementMost discussions acknowledge the study's findings, with some referencing it as a confirmation of visual cues influencing brain activity.
Interest
High level of interestParticipants show a high level of curiosity about how visual shapes relate to emotional responses, evident from comments about fear and anxiety.
Engagement
Moderate level of engagementThe discussions include references to specific studies, neuroimaging results, and behavioral implications, indicating moderate depth of engagement.
Impact
Moderate level of impactWhile not universally described as transformative, some posters suggest the findings could influence design choices or understanding of emotional responses, giving it moderate significance.
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Architectural Medicine
@nBaxterDesignRE @Anjan435 Research has shown certain shapes can increase fear (perhaps anxiety as well) see study "VISUAL ELEMENTS OF SUBJECTIVE PREFERENCE MODULATE
AMYGDALA ACTIVATION" Moshe Bar & Maital Neta Neuropsychologia. 2007 June 11; 45(10): 2191–2200. doi:10.1016/j.neuropsychologia.2007.03.008
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Irakli Kaloiani
Visual elements of subjective preference modulate amygdala activation
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@ArchMedicine (Twitter)@nBaxterDesignRE @Anjan435 Research has shown certain shapes can increase fear (perhaps anxiety as well) see study "VISUAL ELEMENTS OF SUBJECTIVE PREFERENCE MODULATE AMYGDALA ACTIVATION" Moshe Bar & Maital Neta Neuropsychologia. 2007 June 11; 45(10): 2191–2200. doi:10.1016/j.neuropsychologia.2007.03.008
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Abstract Synopsis
- The study found that people tend to prefer objects with curved contours over those with sharp or pointed features, possibly because sharp edges might signal potential threats.
- Neuroimaging results showed that the amygdala, a brain region involved in fear and threat detection, is more active when viewing objects with sharp contours, suggesting a link between perceived threat and brain response.
- Behavioral experiments supported the idea that sharpness in object contours can lead to perceptions of danger, indicating that our preferences may be influenced by low-level visual cues that our brains interpret as warning signals.]
Irakli Kaloiani
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