利用三張一組法(the complete method of triads)將一套九張書有代表各種不同面部表情的相片呈現給25名受試。受試須自兩張相片之中選擇最接近第三張相片的一張相片。再利用Torgerson的多度量表法(multi-dimensional scaling technique)將如些所得的資料加以因素分析。結果自B*矩陣(B* matrix)中抽得愉快一不愉快,注意-拒絕,和緊張一睡覺等三個因素。這結果顯示可以支援Schlosberg有關情緒的三度空間學說(three dimensions theory)。
A set of 9 pictures posed to represent differnt facial expressions were used as stimuls objects and were presented to a group of 25 male graduate students by using the complete method of triads. Data thus obtained were analysed under Torgerson’s multidimensional scaling technique. Three factors were extracted from B* matrix and were identified as Pleasantness-Unpleasantness, Attention-Rejection, and Tension-Sleep. The Three Dimensions Theory hypothesized by Schlosberg was shown to be quite sound. A way for further study by using the method suggested in this study was also emphasized.