Used in ergonomics so a display by shape is easily distinguished from other displays. See control discriminability.
SHAPE CODING: "Shape coding makes displays more effective and pleasing to look at."
Cite this page: N., Sam M.S., "SHAPE CODING," in PsychologyDictionary.org, April 13, 2013, https://psychologydictionary.org/shape-coding/ (accessed June 27, 2022).