Subliminal perception or perception of partial cues.

3 studies are reported aimed at assessing whether perception without awareness involves response to a below-the-threshold stimulus or whether the stimulus, though below the reportable threshold, is nevertheless perceived and S responds to minimal cues. The results favor the latter explanation. There is an intensive theoretical discussion. (28 ref.) (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)