In each of these [identities-roles] there is stored implicit and ingrained knowledge about appropriate values and behaviors, likes and dislikes, ways of being.
A. Three main forms of automatic self-regulation are identified: an automatic effect of perception on action, the automatic pursuit of a goal and a continuous automatic evaluation of one’s experience. Based on the accumulated evidence, the authors conclude that these various non-conscious mental systems shoulder the lion’s share of the self-regulatory burden, thereby keeping the individual grounded in their current environment.

B. Mental categories are absolutely essential for simplifying and understanding the information-rich environment, …

C. The express link between perception [of the environment] and action likely exists for a good adaptive reason, such as creating appropriate behavioral preparations in the absence of conscious guidance and monitoring.

D. “The idea that social perception is a largely automated psychological phenomenon is now widely accepted.”
Our identities are multifaceted – mother, musician, teacher, yoga enthusiast, NASCAR fan. In each of these [identities] there is stored implicit and ingrained knowledge about appropriate values and behaviors, likes and dislikes, ways of being.