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Evaluative Conditioning: The "How" Question.

Christopher R Jones1, Michael A Olson, Russell H Fazio

  • 1The Ohio State University.

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Evaluative conditioning (EC) involves attitude change from object co-occurrence. This study explores multiple cognitive processes behind EC, moving beyond single-mechanism theories to explain diverse findings and applications.

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Area of Science:

  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Social Psychology
  • Attitude Formation

Background:

  • Evaluative conditioning (EC) describes attitude shifts due to object co-occurrence.
  • Traditional views often assume a single mechanism for EC.
  • Methodological diversity and inconsistent findings suggest multiple EC processes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the cognitive processes underlying evaluative conditioning.
  • To explore the multi-process nature of EC.
  • To present a process model of EC, the implicit misattribution model.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing EC methodologies and findings.
  • Analysis of Pavlovian conditioning as an EC mechanism.
  • Introduction and discussion of the implicit misattribution model.

Main Results:

  • EC can result from multiple cognitive processes, not just one.
  • Pavlovian conditioning explains some EC but not all findings.
  • The implicit misattribution model offers a novel explanation for EC.

Conclusions:

  • A multi-process view resolves theoretical EC controversies.
  • Understanding diverse EC mechanisms enhances practical attitude influence.
  • EC's applications can be broadened by recognizing its complex nature.