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physiognomic perception

physiognomic perception

the tendency to see expressive properties in objects, such that, for example, dark objects may be perceived as gloomy or bright ones may be perceived as happy. Initially described by Heinz Werner in children, this perceptual tendency has since been investigated by others in adults.

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