Which of the following is a finding that demonstrates the phenomenon of memory color?
A) Participants recall words printed in red ink better than words printed in black ink.
B) Participants can quickly identify the word "Blue" if printed in blue ink.
C) Participants have difficulty reporting ink color if the word is the name of a color different than the ink color.
D) Participants perceive a 620-nm pattern as being "redder" if that pattern has the shape of a stop sign rather than a mushroom shape.

Question

Which of the following is a finding that demonstrates the phenomenon of memory color?
A) Participants recall words printed in red ink better than words printed in black ink.
B) Participants can quickly identify the word "Blue" if printed in blue ink.
C) Participants have difficulty reporting ink color if the word is the name of a color different 	than the ink color.
D) Participants perceive a 620-nm pattern as being "redder" if that pattern has the shape of a 	stop sign rather than a mushroom shape.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

This finding demonstrates the phenomenon of memory color, where our memories of familiar objects and their colors affect our perception of colors in new contexts. The fact that participants perceive a 620-nm pattern as being "redder" when it has the shape of a stop sign (a familiar object with a specific color) shows that their memory of the color red is affecting their perception of the stimulus.

Which of the Following Is a Finding That Demonstrates the Phenomenon