We are all everyday psychologists . . .

We are all everyday psychologists. Psychology, the study of human behavior, is something all we use every day of our lives whether we realize it or not. The aim of this blog is to gather and reflect upon web-wide information about human behavior to enhance understanding of ourselves and others.

Saturday, May 19, 2012

Which Way Do I Go?

Signs with arrows and directional words showing people where to go may not be as as effective as those showing a finger pointing or a pair of eyes gazing in the appropriate direction. Researchers at the University of Exeter found that biological cues (fingers and eyes) drew participants' perception and attention significantly better than abstract cues.

Pointing a Finger Works Much Better Than Using Pointed Arrows