Abstract
Drawing insight from related research on thought control, 2 studies investigated the process through which social perceivers inhibit the retrieval of stereotypic information from long-term memory (i.e., intentional forgetting). Study 1 considered the attentional demands associated with the task of forgetting stereotype-congruent memories; Study 2 examined the efficacy of intentional forgetting under conditions of resource depletion. Confirming the theoretical predictions, the task of inhibiting stereotype-congruent memories made notable demands on participants' attentional resources. The findings are considered in the context of contemporary issues in mental control and stereotype function.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 709-719 |
Number of pages | 11 |
Journal | Journal of Personality and Social Psychology |
Volume | 72 |
Issue number | 4 |
Publication status | Published - Apr 1997 |
Keywords
- INFORMATION-PROCESSING STRATEGIES
- SOCIAL STEREOTYPES
- MENTAL CONTROL
- SELECTIVE ATTENTION
- IRONIC PROCESSES
- DECISION-MAKING
- PERSON MEMORY
- SUPPRESSION
- INHIBITION
- RETRIEVAL