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¹Department of Medical and Clinical Psychology, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, 4301 Jones Bridge Road, Bethesda, MD 20814, USA. andrew.waters@usuhs.mil

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Area of Science:

Psychology
Cognitive Science
Behavioral Science

Background:

The Implicit Association Test (IAT) is a key tool for measuring automatic cognitive associations.
Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA) offers a method for real-world data collection.
Assessing the adaptability of IAT within EMA is crucial for advancing psychological research.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the feasibility of administering the Implicit Association Test (IAT) in an Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA) context.
To investigate changes in IAT Effects among smokers and nonsmokers over repeated assessments.
To determine if extensive IAT testing can alter implicit associations.

Main Methods:

15 smokers and 15 nonsmokers completed the IAT on handheld computers over one week.
Participants engaged in random assessments four times daily and when experiencing anxiety.
Completion rates for random assessments were tracked, alongside changes in IAT Effects.

Main Results:

Participants achieved an 80.4% completion rate for random EMA assessments.
Nonsmokers initially showed a more negative IAT Effect compared to smokers.
Repeated testing led to a less negative IAT Effect in nonsmokers, diminishing the initial group difference.

Conclusions:

Administering the Implicit Association Test within an Ecological Momentary Assessment framework is feasible.
The IAT Effect is not static and can be modified through repeated, real-world assessments.
This methodology opens new avenues for studying dynamic changes in implicit biases and associations.