Human interaction with manipulable objects relies heavily on the ability to perceive and execute grasping actions, yet it remains unclear whether the semantics of these actions are processed without conscious awareness. While previous work has identified bottom-up influences on grasp recognition, direct evidence for subliminal semantic processing of grasping actions is limited. Grounded in...
The boundaries of unconscious processing have long been an intriguing topic. Despite existing research, the necessity of consciousness for effective high-level conflict control remains an open question. This study seeks to address this research gap through two subliminal Stroop priming experiments combined with event-related potential measurements, aiming to clarify the brain dynamics of...