Subliminal Stimulation: Some New Data and Interpretation

Abstract Hawkins' (1970) article on subliminal stimulation has been used for over 15 years as empirical evidence that subliminal advertising can directly affect consumption-relevant behavior. Our study presents new evidence that casts doubt on Hawkins' conclusion that “a simple subliminal stimulus can serve to arouse a basic drive.”

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