The UnconTrust Database for Studies of Unconscious Semantic Processing and Attentional Allocation

Area of Science:

• Cognitive Psychology
• Neuroscience
• Consciousness Studies

Background:

• Extensive research exists on unconscious processing, but consensus on its scope remains elusive.
• Conflicting results in past studies may stem from diverse methodologies.
• The influence of specific methods, measures, and analyses on unconscious processing research has not been systematically mapped.

Purpose of the Study:

• To introduce the UnconTrust database for systematic investigation of unconscious processing.
• To provide researchers with a tool to explore methodological influences on findings.
• To offer a comprehensive overview of the field concerning semantic and attentional processing.

Main Methods:

• Development of the UnconTrust database, an interactive website.
• Inclusion of data from 426 experiments on unconscious processing.
• Focus on two primary domains: semantic and attentional processing.

Main Results:

• The database compiles information on methods and findings from numerous experiments.
• It facilitates exploration of potential influences of different research approaches.
• Provides a bird's eye view of the current landscape in unconscious processing research.

Conclusions:

• The UnconTrust database serves as a valuable resource for understanding variability in unconscious processing research.
• Systematic mapping of methodological influences is crucial for advancing the field.
• Facilitates future research by highlighting key experimental parameters and outcomes.