IELTS Psychologists have known for many years that colour can affect how people feel. For this reason, attention should be given to colour schemes when decorating places such as offices and hospitals. How true is this statement? How far does colour influence people’s health and capacity for work? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Many psychologists believe that

colour

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can influence people’s emotions and behaviour. I believe that the importance of

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in places

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as offices and hospitals is often described as more important than it really is. In reality, other factors play a much more important role. In

offices

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performance mainly depends on management, daily tasks and motivation. When workers have clear responsibilities, comfortable working hours and good support from managers, they are more likely to work effectively. Even a well-designed office cannot improve productivity if employees feel stressed or unmotivated.

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schemes alone do not have a strong impact on how well people work. Another reason is that most employees quickly get used to their working environment. At

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colours may seem noticeable, but over time they become part of the background.

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, they have little long-term effect on concentration or comfort. Workers usually focus on deadlines and responsibilities rather than the design of the office. In

hospitals

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hospitals,

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less important than medical treatment and professional

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. Patients are more focused on their health, recovery and the quality of

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they receive. The skills of doctors and nurses and the effectiveness of treatment have a much

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influence on well-being than the appearance of hospital rooms.

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, when people are ill or anxious, they rarely pay attention to colours. Emotional support, clear information and proper

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are far more important during recovery. In conclusion,

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colour

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may have a small effect on mood, it is not a key factor in offices or hospitals. Management, motivation and professional medical

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are much more important for people’s well-being.