Unconscious evaluations or feelings toward objects, people, or concepts that may differ from explicitly reported attitudes and influence behavior automatically.
Example: Having unconscious negative attitudes toward certain groups despite consciously believing in equality, as revealed through reaction time tests or nonverbal behavior.
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