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The Simon Effect: Why Your Brain Craves Spatial Alignment

By Mohammed looti / / 1 min read
Scientifically Reviewed · Dr. Marwa Abd-Alazim · August 17, 2026
Medically & Scientifically Reviewed Verified: August 17, 2026
Dr. Marwa Abd-Alazim Ph.D.
Professor of Psychology • University of Kerbala
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The Simon Effect: Why Your Brain Craves Spatial Alignment

seen in a 2 choice task where the response is faster if the location of the stimulus is better than if it is not. If a left key press is a response then the key should be on the left side.

SIMON EFFECT: “The Simon effect has been attributed to automatic activation of the corresponding response.”
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looti, M. (2026, August 17). The Simon Effect: Why Your Brain Craves Spatial Alignment. Encyclopedia of psychology. https://encyclopedia.arabpsychology.com/simon-effect/
looti, Mohammed. “The Simon Effect: Why Your Brain Craves Spatial Alignment.” Encyclopedia of psychology, 17 August 2026, https://encyclopedia.arabpsychology.com/simon-effect/.
looti, Mohammed. “The Simon Effect: Why Your Brain Craves Spatial Alignment.” Encyclopedia of psychology. August 17, 2026. https://encyclopedia.arabpsychology.com/simon-effect/.

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