Perception of neon color spreading in 3-6-month-old infants

Infant Behav Dev. 2009 Dec;32(4):461-7. doi: 10.1016/j.infbeh.2009.09.001. Epub 2009 Oct 15.

Abstract

Although lots of studies about neon color spreading have been reported, few of these studies have focused on the perceptual development of it in human infants. Therefore, this study explores the perceptual development of neon color spreading in infants. In experiment 1, we examined 3-6-month-olds' perception of neon color spreading in static conditions. In experiment 2, we examined 3-6-month-olds' perception of neon color spreading in moving conditions. Our results suggest that while only 5-6-month-old infants show a preference for neon color spreading in the static condition, 3-4-month-old infants also prefer neon color spreading if motion information is available.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Child Development
  • Color Perception / physiology*
  • Data Interpretation, Statistical
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Motion Perception / physiology
  • Optical Illusions
  • Photic Stimulation