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Effects of Baker-Miller Pink and Red on State Anxiety, Grip Strength, and Motor Precision

Perceptual and Motor SkillsPublished 1 December 1987
Pamela J. Profusek, David W. Rainey
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TL;DR

Subjects in the pink room had significantly lower state anxiety, but strength and precision scores did not differ, providing minimal support for the hypothesized calming effects of Baker-Miller Pink.

Abstract

7 male and 39 female undergraduates were alternately assigned to rooms painted red or Baker-Miller Pink. After 5 min., measures were taken of state anxiety, grip strength, and motor precision. Subjects in the pink room had significantly lower state anxiety, but strength and precision scores did not differ, providing minimal support for the hypothesized calming effects of Baker-Miller Pink.

Keywords

Psychology