The Ironic Process Theory
- It is the psychological process where a person tries to suppress certain thoughts but ironically ends up thinking about them instead.
- It was first explored by Daniel Wegner in 1987.
- Also known as the ironic rebound and the white bear problem. For example, when you try to suppress yourself from thinking of a white bear or a pink elephant, you're more likely to imagine one instead.
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