Two recent studies on subliminal messages have found that subconscious visual cues can improve athletic performance and reduce negative age stereotypes of physical ability. The latest research shows ...

Scientists and thinkers have been studying the unconscious mind — the part of the brain where things like memories and motivation occur — for hundreds of years. You may have heard of advertisers using ...

Subliminal advertising conveys hidden messages of which viewers are not consciously aware. This ad strategy poses serious ethical issues, particularly because subliminal ads can manipulate consumer ...

While the U.S. Congress has never passed a law restricting subliminal advertising, government agencies have said the practice is unfair and could result in enforcement, especially for broadcast ...

You’ve probably heard the phrase “catch your sub” — a playful way of referring to moments when someone gives a subtle, indirect hint or message. While it’s commonly used in social situations, the ...

The idea that we can be influenced by ads we don’t consciously detect is one of most intriguing in consumer psychology and has attracted a lot of attention over the years. Since the 1950s, people have ...