ironic mental control

ironic mental control

the phenomenon whereby the attempt to suppress unwanted thoughts results in an unexpectedly high level of awareness of them. Also called ironic monitoring process. [defined by U.S. psychologist Daniel M. Wegner (1948–  )]

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