Masks study finds traumatic experiences impact perception of distressing imagery

Original masks created by a military member (left) and neutral masks created by civilian art therapist (right). Credit: Creative Arts Therapies Department, Drexel University’s College of Nursing and Health Professions The human visual system is a dominant part of the brain’s processes and navigation of the world. To better understand an aspect of this system, researchers from Drexel University’s College of Nursing and Health Professions have examined how life experiences impact a person’s perception of imagery—specifically decorated masks. The study, published in Frontiers in Psychology, examined viewer responses to images Read More

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