Mechanisms underlying effective thought suppression using focused-distraction strategies: A self-determination theory approach

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Mechanisms underlying effective thought suppression using focused-distraction strategies: A self-determination theory approach

Research has shown that thought suppression is not an ideal mental control strategy, as it can ironically increase intrusions and accessibility of unwanted thoughts. Although focused distraction has been shown as an effective strategy in mitigating such ironic effects, mixed findings have rendered t...

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Main Authors:	Wang, D., Chatzisarantis, Nikos, Hagger, Martin
Format:	Journal Article
Published:	2017
Online Access:	http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/62654

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