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Implicit attitudes

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Abstract

Implicit attitudes are automatic, unconscious evaluations or responses to objects, individuals, or concepts that stem from past experiences and associations. They play a significant role in social behavior, often operating implicitly or unconsciously, and can influence various aspects of human cognition and behavior. This article explores the nature of implicit attitudes, their formation, their impact on social psychology, and the methods used to measure them. Additionally, it discusses the controversies surrounding their effects on behavior and their relevance in political communication.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationElgar Encyclopedia of Political Communication
EditorsAlessandro Nai, Max Grömping, Dominique Wirz
Place of PublicationCheltenham
PublisherEdward Elgar Publishing Ltd.
Pages181-184
Number of pages4
Volume2
ISBN (Electronic)9781035301447, 9781035369799
ISBN (Print)9781035301430
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 28 Dec 2025

Publication series

NamePolitical Science and Public Policy 2025
PublisherEdward Elgar Publishing

User-Defined Keywords

  • Decision-making processes
  • Implicit attitude
  • Measurement methods
  • Political communication
  • Social behavior
  • Social psychology

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