Read a list of random numbers between 0 and 9 at a rate of about one every 3 seconds. For example: 7, 9, 4, 0, 3, 8, 2, 5, 1,
After each number is read, ask people to write down the number and what COLOR that they associate with each number.
Collect the answers.
These will be called "Answers #1".
Two to three weeks later, repeat the experiment, but change the order of the numbers.
For example: 3, 6, 5, 9, 4, 1, 7, 0, 5, 2, 8.Collect the answers.
These will be called "Answers #2".Compare Answers #1 with Answers #2.
A person with synesthesia will have all or most of the same number-color pairs on both Answers #1 and Answers #2.
This experiment can also be done using letters instead of numbers.
Synesthesia Experiment
Read a list of random numbers between 0 and 9 at a rate of about one every 3 seconds. For example: 7, 9, 4, 0, 3, 8, 2, 5, 1,After each number is read, ask people to write down the number and what COLOR that they associate with each number.
Collect the answers.
These will be called "Answers #1".
Two to three weeks later, repeat the experiment, but change the order of the numbers.
For example: 3, 6, 5, 9, 4, 1, 7, 0, 5, 2, 8.Collect the answers.
These will be called "Answers #2".Compare Answers #1 with Answers #2.
A person with synesthesia will have all or most of the same number-color pairs on both Answers #1 and Answers #2.
This experiment can also be done using letters instead of numbers.