At 11:04 21/07/99 +0100, Deborah.Goacher wrote:
>Hi everyone
>I am looking for information relating to colour and shape - what do they
>signify to us - eg. red means danger,etc.
>I haven't a clue where to look - any ideas anyone.
>
I have a vague memory of seeing something on Stroop effects relating to
this sort of thing. The word "danger" written in red being quicker to read
than the word "cold" written in red, and vice versa in blue.
Don't know if thats actually any help . . .
JM
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