This research tested the infra‐humanization hypothesis that uniquely human emotions (e.g., love, sorrow) are automatically more linked in memory with the in‐group than with the out‐group. No such difference is expected for non‐uniquely human emotions (e.g., joy, sadness) which pertain to everybody, including animals. Two studies using semantic primes followed by visual person categorization task (PCT) and lexical (lexical decision task, LDT) targets were conducted. Results supported infra‐humanization theory. Reaction times were faster for the in‐group/secondary emotions associations than for out‐group/secondary emotions ones. As predicted, no difference in latency times appeared for primary emotions as a function of the groups. These findings elucidate the ambiguity present in Paladino et al. (2002). Theoretical and practical implications are suggested.

(2007). The automaticity of infra-humanization [journal article - articolo]. In EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10446/122838

The automaticity of infra-humanization

Boccato, Giulio;
2007-01-01

Abstract

This research tested the infra‐humanization hypothesis that uniquely human emotions (e.g., love, sorrow) are automatically more linked in memory with the in‐group than with the out‐group. No such difference is expected for non‐uniquely human emotions (e.g., joy, sadness) which pertain to everybody, including animals. Two studies using semantic primes followed by visual person categorization task (PCT) and lexical (lexical decision task, LDT) targets were conducted. Results supported infra‐humanization theory. Reaction times were faster for the in‐group/secondary emotions associations than for out‐group/secondary emotions ones. As predicted, no difference in latency times appeared for primary emotions as a function of the groups. These findings elucidate the ambiguity present in Paladino et al. (2002). Theoretical and practical implications are suggested.
articolo
2007
Boccato, Giulio; Cortes, B. P.; Demoulin, S.; Leyens, J. Ph.
(2007). The automaticity of infra-humanization [journal article - articolo]. In EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10446/122838
File allegato/i alla scheda:
File Dimensione del file Formato  
Boccato_et_al-2007-European_Journal_of_Social_Psychology.pdf

Solo gestori di archivio

Versione: publisher's version - versione editoriale
Licenza: Licenza default Aisberg
Dimensione del file 141.4 kB
Formato Adobe PDF
141.4 kB Adobe PDF   Visualizza/Apri
Pubblicazioni consigliate

Aisberg ©2008 Servizi bibliotecari, Università degli studi di Bergamo | Terms of use/Condizioni di utilizzo

Utilizza questo identificativo per citare o creare un link a questo documento: https://hdl.handle.net/10446/122838
Citazioni
  • Scopus 49
  • ???jsp.display-item.citation.isi??? 48
social impact