Evidence is mounting that we are not as in control of our judgments and behavior as we think we are. Unconscious or automatic forms of psychological and behavioral processes are those of which we tend to be unaware, that occur without our intention or consent, yet influence us on a daily basis in profound ways. Automatic processes influence our likes and dislikes for almost everything, as well as how we perceive other people, such as when we make stereotypic assumptions about someone based on their race or gender or social class. Even more strikingly, the latest research is showing that...
Evidence is mounting that we are not as in control of our judgments and behavior as we think we are. Unconscious or automatic forms of psychologica...