Good is up—spatial metaphors in action observation

Volume: 6
Published: Oct 20, 2015
Abstract
Positive objects or actions are associated with physical highness, whereas negative objects or actions are related to physical lowness. Previous research suggests that metaphorical connection ("good is up" or "bad is down") between spatial experience and evaluation of objects is grounded in actual experience with the body. Prior studies investigated effects of spatial metaphors with respect to verticality of either static objects or...
Paper Details
Title
Good is up—spatial metaphors in action observation
Published Date
Oct 20, 2015
Volume
6
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