Stimuli that fall below the threshold of conscious awareness are called ________ stimuli.
A) encoded
B) automatic
C) preconscious
D) subliminal

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Subliminal stimuli are those that are presented below the threshold of conscious awareness, meaning that they are not perceived consciously. The other options are incorrect because encoded stimuli are those that have been processed and stored in memory, automatic stimuli occur without conscious effort or attention, and preconscious stimuli are those that are currently outside of conscious awareness but are available for retrieval with some effort.

Stimuli That Fall Below the Threshold of Conscious Awareness Are