ND-0230 · 2007 · Other
Visual elements of subjective preference modulate amygdala activation
Bar, Neta. Neuropsychologia. 2007.
doi.org/10.1016/j.neuropsychologia.2007.03.008 · Finding drafted from the abstract
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What the source reports
Everyday objects with sharp corners raised amygdala activation compared with curved versions of the same objects.
Design questions and applications
Consider softening sharp corners on furniture.
Field
Beauty and the brain
Notes and follow-up
Added from the Corpus Desk (card bar-2007-amygdala) on 2026-11-09. Evidence strength and translation distance not yet rated. WELL label held for review.
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