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  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Neuroscience

Background:

  • Affective valence (positive/negative) impacts Stimulus-Response Compatibility (SRC) effects.
  • Previous research indicates valence influences SRC based on relevant and irrelevant spatial dimensions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate if affective valence influences SRC effects when spatial information is conveyed by a stimulus's graspable part (Handle-Response compatibility).
  • To examine the role of stimulus valence and individual differences (spider fear) on H-R compatibility.

Main Methods:

  • Participants categorized objects with neutral, positive (flower), or negative (spider) elements on their handles.
  • Experiment 1 used random stimulus presentation; Experiment 2 used blocked presentation and included spider-fearful individuals.
  • Response latencies were measured to assess H-R compatibility effects.

Main Results:

  • An H-R compatibility effect was observed regardless of stimulus valence in Experiment 1.
  • In Experiment 2, the H-R compatibility effect emerged only with positive stimuli.
  • Spider-fearful individuals exhibited slower responses to negative stimuli.

Conclusions:

  • The SRC effect with graspable objects is sensitive to stimulus affective characteristics.
  • Approach/avoidance response tendencies can be influenced by individual differences, such as specific phobias.