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Hample, Dale – Journal of the American Forensic Association, 1986
Argues that the unconscious mind plays a central role in argumentation. Discusses the nature of the unconscious and analyzes invention, focusing on rules theory. Claims that argument reception is controlled by the unconscious. Identifies a series of basic issues needing investigation. (JD)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Structures, Communication Research, Debate