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Metaphors for Musical Pitch Vary, but the Basic Principles Are the Same
The metaphors we use to describe musical pitch aren’t just linguistic flourishes — visual cues have different effects on our perception of musical pitch depending on the metaphors we use. ... More>
Cristine Legare
Director of the Cognition, Culture, and Development Lab The University of Texas at Austin www.ccdlab.net What does your research focus on? My work reflects my commitment to interdisciplinary approaches to ... More>
Too Big or Just Right? Optimal Circle of Friends Depends on Socioeconomic Conditions
Some people like to have a few close friends, while others prefer a wider social circle that is perhaps less deep. These preferences reflect people’s personalities and individual circumstances – but is one approach to social networks “better” than the other? New research suggests that the optimal social networking strategy – whether narrow and deep or broad and shallow – depends on socioeconomic conditions. ... More>
