Abstract: | Comments on J. Balay and H. Shevrin's (see record 1988-20203-001) article on subliminal psychodynamic activation (SPA) and offers observations concerning (1) the perceived threat posed by SPA research to belief in subliminal perception and psychodynamic hypotheses; (2) Balay and Shevrin's view of science; and (3) errors, biased statements, and inadequate analyses of the SPA findings. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved) |