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Face-Inversion Effect on Disgust Evoked by a Cluster of Dots
Manami Furuno1, Yuri Sakurai2, Shu Imaizumi3
1Graduate School of Engineering, Chiba University, Japan; Faculty of Art and Design, University of Tsukuba, Japan.
I-Perception
|August 10, 2018
Summary
Disgust evoked by dot patterns is intensified by background faces, particularly upright ones. This effect, known as the face-inversion effect, suggests background images play a key role in disgust perception.
Area of Science:
- Visual Perception
- Disgust Response
- Psychology
Background:
- A cluster of dots can evoke strong disgust, especially on skin.
- The role of background images in disgust generation is understudied.
- Lotus seed pod patterns are commonly associated with disgust.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate if background face orientation influences disgust evoked by dot patterns.
- To examine the relationship between face perception and disgust.
- To explore the face-inversion effect in the context of disgust.
Main Methods:
- Participants rated disgust to dot patterns on upright, inverted, or scrambled faces.
- A questionnaire measured trypophobia proneness (Trypophobia Questionnaire).
- Statistical analysis correlated disgust ratings with face orientation and questionnaire scores.
Main Results:
- Disgust was intensified by background faces compared to no background.
- Upright faces significantly intensified disgust more than inverted or scrambled faces.
- Increased disgust with upright faces positively correlated with trypophobia proneness scores.
Conclusions:
- Background face orientation influences disgust evoked by dot patterns.
- The face-inversion effect impacts disgust perception.
- Background images play a significant role in the generation of disgust.
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