Right, right. Subliminal messages can influence attitude (e.g., subliminal mere exposure), but have not been shown to influence behavior (AFAIK). The characteristics of attitudes that influence behavior suggest that subliminal messages aren't going to work.
It was the very idea of the 'RATS' ad that really made me mad. m > -----Original Message----- > From: Annette Taylor, Ph. D. [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Monday, November 14, 2005 2:21 PM > To: Teaching in the Psychological Sciences > Subject: RE: student's question > > Let them enforce them all they want--well maybe not, they'd > be wasting more tax-payer money; see Myer's intro text for an > excellent discussion of the misconception that sumliminal > messages have any significant effect on behavior. > > Annette > > Quoting "James K. Denson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > > > Quick Question, > > Are subliminal Message illegal? If so who enforces the > law? The FCC? > > > > Thanks in advance > > JK Denson > > Kempsville High School > > Social Studies Department Chair > > Psychology/AP Psychology Teacher > > Boys Varsity Soccer Coach > > > > --- > > You are currently subscribed to tips as: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To > > unsubscribe send a blank email to > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > > > Annette Kujawski Taylor, Ph. D. > Department of Psychology > University of San Diego > 5998 Alcala Park > San Diego, CA 92110 > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > --- > You are currently subscribed to tips as: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > --- You are currently subscribed to tips as: [email protected] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
