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subliminal perception  

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  • The term subliminal is derived from the terms sub (below) and limen (threshold), and it refers to perception so subtle it cannot reach conscious awareness. Most of the research on subliminal perception is done on visual subliminal perception. [Source: Encyclopedia of Social Psychology; Subliminal Perception]

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