The same-different task as a tool to study unconscious processing

The function of consciousness has often been investigated by looking at the cognitive processes that can (not) be performed without conscious awareness. most important — historically and theoretically in this context are semantic processing information integration. Here, I will argue a subliminal priming version same-different task is perfect tool to investigate these because it (i) allows clear separation between stimuli consciously processed those remain unconscious, (ii) requires unconsciously presented integrated. An overview work used target presented, some suggestions for how could future made. potential elaborate on architecture needed successfully perform also discussed.