Reading: When the Referee Sees Red...

What was the hypothesis of the new experiment?

changing the color fo the gear from blue to red would lead to an increase in points awarded changing from blue to red would lead to.a decrease in points awarded

what were the results of the new experiemnt?

competitors in red are awarded more points than those in blue, even when their performance was identical explains why the effect of clothing color on the outcome is stronger when competitors have similar abilities than when there is a large asymmetry in their abilities

what is the real reason why athletes perform better in red?

due a perceptual bias in the referee -- leads to a bias in evaluating identical performances

how is the effect initially explained?

evolutionary or cultural association of the color red with dominance and aggression association triggers a psychological effect in an athlete wearing red

what kind of research design was the new experiment ?

experimental -given differences --- either red or blue gear

what could have been a confounding variable in the previous studies?

the color the clothing

what was the effect measured in the new study?

the effect of the color of protective gear in tae kwon do on the decisions of refs

what is the effect that wearing red has on one's performance?

wearing red has a positive impact on one's outcome in a combat sport