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SUBMITTER: Wiedemann D
PROVIDER: S-EPMC4455742 | biostudies-literature | 2015 May
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Wiedemann Diana D Burt D Michael DM Hill Russell A RA Barton Robert A RA
Biology letters 20150501 5
The presence and intensity of red coloration correlate with male dominance and testosterone in a variety of animal species, and even artificial red stimuli can influence dominance interactions. In humans, red stimuli are perceived as more threatening and dominant than other colours, and wearing red increases the probability of winning sporting contests. We investigated whether red clothing biases the perception of aggression and dominance outside of competitive settings, and whether red influenc ...[more]