Fear Similarly Alters Perceptual Estimates of and Actions over Gaps.

Previous research has demonstrated an influence of one's emotional state on estimates of spatial layout. For example, estimates of heights are larger when the viewer is someone typically afraid of heights (trait fear) or someone who, in the moment, is experiencing elevated levels of fear (state...

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Main Authors: Michael N Geuss, Michael J McCardell, Jeanine K Stefanucci
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2016-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4936683?pdf=render