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Claudia González-Vallejo1, Thomas R Stewart2, G Daniel Lassiter1
1Psychology Department, Ohio University, Athens, OH 45701. gonzalez@ohio.edu danlassiter@mac.com jw225207@gmail.com http://www.ohioupsychology.com/
Abstract:
We elucidate the epistemological futility of using concepts such as unconscious thinking in research. Focusing on Newell & Shanks' (N&S's) use of the lens model as a framework, we clarify issues with regard to unconscious-thought theory (UTT) and self-insight studies. We examine these key points: Brunswikian psychology is absent in UTT; research on self-insight did not emerge to explore the unconscious; the accuracy of judgments does not necessitate the unconscious; and the prescriptive claim of UTT is unfounded.
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