Malignant Persuasion
Article (Journal): Valence From Conflict? Preliminary Evidence From Stroop Interference (2011)
Google abstract: One of the most well-established findings from the psychological laboratory is that automatic action plans, such as those associated with language and reading acquisition, can at times interfere with intended action, as demonstrated in the classic Stroop effect.[1. Molapour, T., & Morsella, E. (2011). VALENCE FROM CONFLICT? PRELIMINARY EVIDENCE FROM STROOP INTERFERENCE. Journal of Communications Research, 3. Abstract: … [Read more...] about Article (Journal): Valence From Conflict? Preliminary Evidence From Stroop Interference (2011)
Article (Magazine): Subliminal Cues Can Empty Wallets (2010)
Feelings, especially unconscious ones, can affect financial decisions, so it's a good idea to monitor your moods By Ingrid Wickelgren on April 20, 2010[1. Retrieved from https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/unconscious-feelings-finances/] MONTREAL—Rational calculations do not dictate financial decisions, as psychologists have revealed in recent years. Emotions often sway our spendthrift or miserly ways. In particular, positive feelings promote risk taking—gambling in Vegas, say, or … [Read more...] about Article (Magazine): Subliminal Cues Can Empty Wallets (2010)
Article (Academic): Malignant Narcissism, L. Ron Hubbard, and Scientology’s Policies of Narcissistic Rage (2008)
ABSTRACT [1. Kent, S. A., PhD. (2008). Malignant Narcissism, L. Ron Hubbard, and Scientology's Policies of Narcissistic Rage. PDF format] In this article, we argue that Scientology’s founder, L. Ron Hubbard, likely presented a personality disorder known as malignant narcissism, and then we establish that this disorder probably contributed to his creation of organizational policies against perceived enemies that reflected his narcissistic rage. We illustrate our argument by discussing … [Read more...] about Article (Academic): Malignant Narcissism, L. Ron Hubbard, and Scientology’s Policies of Narcissistic Rage (2008)
Article (Journal): Of Two Minds: Forming and Changing Valence-Inconsistent Implicit and Explicit Attitudes (2006)
Abstract [1. Rydell, R. J., McConnell, A. R., Mackie, D. M., & Strain, L. M. (2006). Of Two Minds: Forming and Changing Valence-Inconsistent Implicit and Explicit Attitudes. Psychological Science, 17(11), 954–958. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-9280.2006.01811.x. Download article in pdf format from https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/d142/e38c264a1632f0be18f888c21a9813cf865b.pdf] Because different processes underlie implicit and explicit attitudes, we hypothesized that they are … [Read more...] about Article (Journal): Of Two Minds: Forming and Changing Valence-Inconsistent Implicit and Explicit Attitudes (2006)
FCC Press Statement: Commissioner Gloria Tristani (March 9, 2001)
Re: Enforcement Bureau Letter Dismissing a Request by Senators Ron Wyden and John Breaux for an Investigation Regarding Allegations of the Broadcast of Subliminal Advertising Provided by the Republican National Committee [1. Tristani, C. G. (2001-03-09). PRESS STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER GLORIA TRISTANI. Washington, D.C.: FCC Retrieved from https://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/2001/stgt123.html.] The FCC Enforcement Bureau has issued a letter improperly dismissing a request … [Read more...] about FCC Press Statement: Commissioner Gloria Tristani (March 9, 2001)