Synesthetic experiences, such as seeing a certain color associated with a number, are real and automatic
Sunday, December 27, 2009 - 01:14
in Psychology & Sociology
For as many as 1 in 20 people, everyday experiences can elicit extra-ordinary associated sensations. The condition is known as synesthesia and the most common form involves "seeing" colors when reading words and numbers.
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