Handbook of Implicit Learning

Research on implicit learning - a cognitive phenomenon in which people acquire knowledge without conscious intent or awareness - has been growing exponentially. This volume draws together this research offering the first complete reference on implicit learning by those who have been instrumental in shaping the field.</p><p></p><p>The contributors explore controversies in the field and examine: functional characteristics brain mechanisms and neurological foundations of implicit learning; connectionist models; and applications of implicit learning to acquiring new mental skills.