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The Development of Color Perception and Cognition
John Maule1, Alice E Skelton1, Anna Franklin1
1The Sussex Colour Group & Baby Lab, School of Psychology, University of Sussex, Falmer, United Kingdom;
Annual Review of Psychology
|August 16, 2022
Summary
This study reviews how color perception and cognition develop from basic vision to complex behaviors like color naming. It highlights neurodiversity in color development and its implications for education and clinical settings.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Cognitive Science
- Developmental Science
Background:
- Color perception is integral to human experience, influencing vision, object recognition, aesthetics, and communication.
- Interdisciplinary research seeks to understand how humans encode, perceive, and utilize color.
- Developmental trajectories of color perception and cognition are crucial for understanding mature abilities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To synthesize current knowledge on the developmental aspects of human color perception and cognition.
- To examine the progression from basic color vision to higher-level cognitive functions related to color.
- To address neurodiversity in color development and its practical implications.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on color perception and cognition development.
- Analysis of studies covering low-level vision, color constancy, naming, and preference.
- Inclusion of research on neurodevelopmental variations in color processing.
Main Results:
- Color perception and cognition develop across multiple domains, from basic visual processing to complex naming and preference.
- Neurodiversity significantly impacts the development of color perception and cognition.
- Understanding these developmental pathways offers insights into clinical and educational applications.
Conclusions:
- The development of color perception and cognition is a complex, multifaceted process.
- Acknowledging neurodiversity is essential for a comprehensive understanding of color development.
- This research informs theories of perceptual and cognitive development and broader psychological science discussions.
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