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THE MICHIGAN DAILY

Professors See Uncertainty
In Subliminal Perception

"The extent to which subliminal
stimulation techniques become an
important adjunct to already es-
tablished methods of advertising,
depends upon the ability of adver-
tisers to reserve judgement until
a few more of the basic facts are
in," Prof. Richard L. Cutler of the
psychology department said yes-
terday.
"If we are going to use new
discoveries, we must ':e careful.
The susceptibilty of Americans to
marry a development after too
short a courtship is well ,known,"
Prof. Elton B. McNeil of the psy-
chology department agreed.
The two men spoke on research
in, and the future of, subliminal
perception at the 1958 Advertising
Conference.
Affects Subconscious
Subliminal perception, as an ad-
vertising device, can be achieved
through various methods, such as
flashing an ad on a television
screen for a fraction of a second.
It tries to tell the consumer sub-
consciously that he wants to buy a
certain product.
Eventually, this subliminal stim-
ulated desire comes to the surface
of the consumer's mind, resulting
in his purchase of the product.
Prof. Cutler noted there has been
much talk but little experimenta-
tion on subliminal stimulation
techniques as applicable to adver-
tising. Although the possibility of
its significantly influencing the
consumer exists, thereis no con-
clusive proof available, he said.
May Alter Behavior
6I personally think it is likely
significant alterations in human
behavior may be produced through
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ler said.
"However, to tamper with the
motives of such individuals seems
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Prof. McNeil explained he was
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liminal perception.
"Furthermore, it would be help-
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