Social Psychology: Social Cognition

These flashcards cover key concepts related to social cognition, including explicit and implicit processing, thought suppression, and their implications.

Social cognition

How we think about the social world.

Explicit processing

Conscious, typically effortful and intentional thought.

Implicit processing

Non-conscious, effortless thought occurring automatically.

Thought Suppression

A process where individuals try to avoid thinking about certain thoughts.

Rebound effect

The phenomenon where suppressed thoughts return more strongly after suppression.

Implicit monitoring

The unconscious awareness of what not to think about.

Explicit correcting

The conscious effort to redirect thoughts after realizing one is thinking about the unwanted topic.

Cognitive busy

A state where explicit processing is easily interrupted, making multitasking difficult.

Self-regulation in thought suppression

The challenge of controlling one’s own thoughts, often leading to obsessive thinking.