The golden ratio (phi ≅1.618) appears in art, nature, and human‑made structures, and in psychology it is often discussed as a possible driver of aesthetic preference, with research exploring whether humans naturally find this proportion more pleasing or easier to process; recent studies point to subtle implicit preferences and potential perceptual fluency effects, even though explicit beauty judgments remain mixed.
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Salera, C., Vallebella, C., Iosa, M., & Pecchinenda, A. (2024). Implicit and explicit preferences for the golden ratio. Symmetry, 16(3), 333. https://doi.org/10.3390/sym16030333
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Geoffrey W. Sutton, Professor Emeritus of Psychology at Evangel University, holds a master’s degree in counseling and a PhD in psychology from the University of Missouri-Columbia. His postdoctoral work encompassed education and supervision in forensic and neuropsychology and psychopharmacology. As a licensed psychologist, he conducted clinical and neuropsychological evaluations and provided psychotherapy for patients in various settings, including schools, hospitals, and private offices. During his tenure as a professor, Dr. Sutton taught courses on psychotherapy, assessment, and research. He has authored over one hundred publications, including books, book chapters, and articles in peer-reviewed psychology journals.
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