How does implicit learning modulate visual preference?

本研究项目的目的是阐明在自然环境中决定视觉偏好的机制。我们使用内隐学习程序来操纵观察者的知觉历史，并检验其对视觉偏好的影响。我们发现，视觉显示中隐藏规律的内隐学习促进了对该显示的视觉偏好。此外，我们最新的研究表明，当视觉显示包含面部刺激时，内隐学习效应的数量与观察者的自闭症谱系商呈负相关。我相信这些新发现将有助于揭示内隐学习和视觉偏好个体差异的机制。

The purpose of this research project was to clarify the mechanisms that determine visual preference in the natural environments. We used an implicit learning procedure to manipulate observers' perceptual histories and examine its effect on visual preference. We found that the implicit learning of hidden regularities in a visual display promoted visual preference for the display. Furthermore, we newly demonstrated that the amount of the implicit learning effect was negatively correlated with the observers' Autism-Spectrum Quotient when a visual display consisted of face stimuli. I believe that these new findings should shed light on the mechanisms that are d for individual difference of implicit learning and visual preference.