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. 2014 Feb;37(1):42-3.
doi: 10.1017/S0140525X13000873. Epub 2014 Jan 24.

The problem of the null in the verification of unconscious cognition

Eric Luis Uhlmann  1
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The problem of the null in the verification of unconscious cognition

Eric Luis Uhlmann. Behav Brain Sci. 2014 Feb.

Abstract

Newell & Shanks (N&S) argue that when awareness measures are more reliable and valid, greater evidence of awareness of supposedly unconscious influences is revealed. A related issue is that unconsciousness is typically the null hypothesis that evidence of awareness will not emerge. As it is difficult to conclude the null, it is also difficult to conclude a lack of conscious awareness.

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