Implicit and Explicit Processes in Social Cognition

Implicit and Explicit Processes in Social Cognition

In this review we consider research on social cognition in which implicit processes can be compared and contrasted with explicit, conscious processes. In each case, their function is distinct, sometimes complementary and sometimes oppositional. We argue that implicit processes in social interaction are automatic and are often opposed to conscious strategies. While we are aware of explicit proce...

Explicit versus implicit social cognition testing in autism spectrum disorder

Although autism spectrum disorder is defined by reciprocal social-communication impairments, several studies have found no evidence for altered social cognition test performance. This study examined explicit (i.e. prompted) and implicit (i.e. spontaneous) variants of social cognition testing in autism spectrum disorder. A sample of 19 adolescents with autism spectrum disorder and 19 carefully m...

Implicit and Explicit Processes

RUNNING HEAD: Implicit Cognition Implicit cognition and relationship processes

Mental representations of personal relationships or relational schemata strongly influence the interactions with the relationship partners, and in turn, relationship success. Since the beginnings of relationship research scholars have postulated that important features of relational schemas may not be accessible to introspection. The present chapter reviews the literature on such implicit cogni...

Implicit and Explicit Processes in Motor Learning