An explicit investigation of implicit decision‐making processes

Using the concept of ecological rationality, different conclusions from those of Poplu, Baratgin, Mavromatis, and Ripoll in “What kind of processes underlie decision making in soccer simulation? An implicit‐memory investigation” (2003, International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 1, 390–405) can be drawn. The choice of environmental context and structure imposes constraints on possible interpretations of the obtained results. The implications of Poplu et al.’s data, new evidence, and the relationship between implicit and explicit decision‐making processes are discussed with the aim of enhancing performance in real game situations.