Non-conscious word processing in a mirror-masking paradigm causing attentional distraction: An ERP-study

► We employ a mirror-masking technique that prevents conscious perception of words. ► Using event-related potentials, we compare unconscious and conscious word processing. ► Masked words and non-words evoke different ERP responses at early processing steps. ► ERP differences between non-masked words and non-words occur at later time intervals.