Depth perception between dots and the background face reduces trypophobic discomfort

Abstract Background Studies have shown that viewing a cluster of dots evokes feelings of discomfort in viewers and that the discomfort becomes especially strong when the dots are placed on background images of human skin. This phenomenon has been explained by the physical properties and spatial and...

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Main Authors: Nanxin Song, Shinichi Koyama
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-12-01
Series:BMC Psychology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40359-022-01006-0