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Synaesthesia and individual differences

Title
Synaesthesia and individual differences [electronic resource] / Aleksandra Maria Rogowska, Opole University of Technology, Poland.
Author
Rogowska, Aleksandra Maria, 1970-
Publication
Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2015.

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Uniform Title
Synaesthesia and individual differences (Online)
Alternative Title
Synaesthesia and individual differences (Online)
Subject
  • Synesthesia
  • Individual differences
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (pages 174-197) and index.
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Contents
Machine generated contents note: Introduction: is synaesthesia normal?; 1. Exploring the structure and distribution of linguistic-colour associations in the concrete-abstract and strong-weak dimensions; 2. Reconciling objective and subjective assessments of linguistic-colour associations: exploring the relationships between linguistic-colour synaesthesia and self-related sensing, body lateralization and gender; 3. Cognitive determinants of linguistic-colour associations; 4. Relationships between linguistic-colour synaesthesia and individual differences in absorption, creative thinking, types of mind and intelligence; 5. Exploring the relationships between linguistic-colour associations and self-reported traits of personality and temperament; General conclusions; Appendices.
LCCN
2014042931
OCLC
ssj0001461834
Author
Rogowska, Aleksandra Maria, 1970-
Title
Synaesthesia and individual differences [electronic resource] / Aleksandra Maria Rogowska, Opole University of Technology, Poland.
Imprint
Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2015.
Description
1 online resource (xi, 204 pages) : illustrations (some color), plates.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 174-197) and index.
Access
Access restricted to authorized users.
Summary
"Synaesthesia is a fascinating cognitive phenomenon where one type of stimulation evokes the sensation of another. For example, synaesthetes might perceive colours when listening to music, or tastes in the mouth when reading words. This book provides an insight into the idiosyncratic nature of synaesthesia by exploring its relationships with other dimensions of individual differences. Many characteristics of linguistic-colour synaesthetes are covered including personality, temperament, intelligence, creativity, emotionality, attention, memory, imagination, colour perception, body lateralization and gender. Aleksandra Rogowska proposes that linguistic-colour synaesthesia can be considered as an abstract form of a continuous variable in the broader context of cross- and intra-modal associations. There has been a resurgence of interest in synaesthesia and this book will appeal to students and scientists of psychology, cognitive science and social science, and to those who are fascinated by unusual states of mind"-- Provided by publisher.
"This book provides an insight into the idiosyncratic nature of synaesthesia by exploring its relationships with other dimensions of individual differences"-- Provided by publisher.
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