Unconscious activation of task sets

摘要: Using an explicit task cuing paradigm, we tested whether masked cues can trigger task-set activation, which would suggest that unconsciously presented stimuli impact cognitive control processes. Based on a critical assessment of previous findings the priming present two experiments with new method to approach this subject. Instead using prime, varied visibility cue. These either directly signaled particular tasks in Experiment 1, or certain transitions (i.e., repetitions switches) 2. While both and transition affected choice, only speed performance. This observation suggests task-specific stimulus–response rules be activated by are uniquely associated task. Taken together, these results demonstrate have power activate corresponding sets.