Is there any way to determine if this lack of findings is due to the file cabinet effect (nonsignificant effects not being published) in which case we might conclude that further research would be unprofitable and just conclude that there is no evidence supporting the environmental effect of color despite numerous attempts to find it or if this lack of findings is due to the fact that not much research in this area has actually been done? Given the popularity of these kinds of hypotheses among undergraduate researchers and their urban legend status among the public, it makes me think that the topic is almost too obvious not to have been tested by a number of researchers (with evidently unpublishable, insignificant findings). On the other hand, it may be that, given the lack of any obvious theoretical foundation for such hypotheses, they haven't been tested much by professional researchers.
Rick Dr. Rick Froman, Chair Division of Humanities and Social Sciences Professor of Psychology Box 3055 John Brown University 2000 W. University Siloam Springs, AR 72761 [email protected] (479)524-7295 http://tinyurl.com/DrFroman -----Original Message----- From: Paul C Bernhardt [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, March 27, 2009 11:03 AM To: Teaching in the Psychological Sciences (TIPS) Subject: Re: [tips] Related to physiological psych The effect of color of a space on any performance variable has found precious little space in the scholarly psychology literature, excepting its use as 'cultural codes' for wayfinding and safety. Quoting Bell, Greene, Fisher, and Baum (2001), "Popular articles abound, but there is very little recent empirical research directed specifically at the effectiveness of various manipulations of environmental color. We are forced to join those who conclude that the literature addressing the application of color is surprisingly limited (e.g., Read et al., 1999; Sanders & McCormick, 1993)." My other text, Gifford (2007) also indicates little known effects of color. I guess there could be some recent work that is not represented in these texts because it is coming from the physiological field. -- Paul Bernhardt Frostburg State University Frostburg, MD, USA On 3/27/09 11:19 AM, "[email protected]" <[email protected]> wrote: > A student recently brought the following article her attention and she wanted > to hear what tipsters would have to say about this. Although she teaches > biopsych searching some of the "facts" in this article appears to be > impossible for her. > > This is from msn.com: > > http://health.msn.com/fitness/slideshow.aspx?cp-documentid=100234891&imageinde > x=2 > or > http://tinyurl.com/cm7sqn > > According to psychologists, red can increase blood circulation and body > temperature, which can boost workout efficiency. Light waves enter the eye and > are converted to electrical impulses in the brain, explains environmental > psychologist David Alan Kopec, Ph.D., an associate professor at the NewSchool > of Architecture and Design in San Diego. "Red is a long light wave that > affects the hypothalamus, which regulates body temperature, appetite, and > energy levels." He adds that reds and oranges increase body temperature, which > pumps you up for exercise and keeps you energized for a longer workout. > > OK: red light waves affect the hypothalamus when it's on our own bodies and we > don't really see it THAT much from tight work out clothes????? And what about > the increase in temperature? Any one know of ANY evidence for this???????? > > That's only tip #1 the subsequent ones have even more interesting "facts" > about metabolism, etc. > #2 advocates drinking pickle and pineapple juice: > "The salt and vinegar in pickle juice can help muscles recover from sodium > loss and decrease cramping. "If you're training on a hot day or doing intense > activities, drink four to eight ounces of pickle juice 45 minutes and eight to > 10 ounces of water 30 minutes before your session," says certified > nutritionist and fitness trainer Majid Ali of the Healing Center in Culver > City, Calif. "If your stomach can handle it, drink four to six ounces after or > during your session to speed recovery." Pineapple juice can also reduce > post-workout inflammation. "The bromelain [an enzyme] in pineapple juice > removes lactic acid buildup in the muscles, which causes inflammation," he > says. Ali recommends drinking six to 10 ounces, 30 minutes after training." > > Anyway, you all get the point. > > HELP with the biopsych underlying these! > > Annette > > > > Annette Kujawski Taylor, Ph.D. > Professor of Psychology > University of San Diego > 5998 Alcala Park > San Diego, CA 92110 > 619-260-4006 > [email protected] > > > --- > To make changes to your subscription contact: > > Bill Southerly ([email protected]) --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([email protected]) --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([email protected])
