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Subliminal advertising – essence, myths, threats

Summary/Abstract: The aim of this research is to examine in detail the essence of subliminal advertising; attempt to separate the facts from the myths; and to look for the answer on two question: Does modern subliminal advertising may affect the human subconscious? Does modern subliminal advertising is any threat to humans? Author tried resolve that problems by analyzing the history of subliminal advertising. After that study he came to conclusion that the effect of subliminal advert will depend on the perception of the definition subliminal advertising. If you recognize that subliminal advertising is only subliminal stimuli, used deliberately, for marketing purposes, it should be noted that its effectiveness is rather a myth. Numerous constraints and difficulties, causes that using them for marketing purposes is unprofitable, and too risky for advertisers. If the subliminal advertisement considered as a symbol of an idea (to influence human behavior without their awareness) then it shall be defined as all the techniques that affect the subconscious mind (without detailing specific), used deliberately for marketing purposes. In this perspective, it can be concluded that subliminal advertising affects the human subconscious, although the impact is rather limited. And despite the many restrictions still poses a potential threat to consumers.

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