Abstract

The Semantic Misattribution Procedure (SMP; Imhoff et al., 2011) is a tool for the measurement of implicit associations. Although it is relatively new, the SMP has been proven as an effective method, combining adequate psychometrics properties with simplicity of construction and administration. This paper is the result of an in depth analysis of previous studies carried out using the SMP. The entire procedure, fields of application, psychometric properties and underlying cognitive processes, as well as suggestion for its optimal construction, are described in this essay.