Rodin has it! The role of hands in improving the selectivity of attention.

摘要: Abstract We report a new discovery on the role of hands in guiding attention, using classic Stroop effect as our assay. show that diminishes, hence selective attention improves, when observers hold their chin, emulating Rodin's famous sculpture, “The Thinker.” In two experiments we Rodin posture improves selectivity efficiently holding nearby visual stimulus (the near-hands effect). Because spatial proximity to displayed is neither present nor intended, presence implies attentional prioritization by not limited space between hands.