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| Research article summary (published 30 Jul 2002): |
Thought suppression, intelligence, and working memory capacity.
Full Abstract
The importance of individual differences in intelligence and working memory capacity in predicting the ability to intentionally suppress thoughts was investigated. Sixty participants completed a thought suppression task, and measures of working memory capacity (OSPAN), fluid intelligence (Raven's Matrices), and crystallised intelligence (the National Adult Reading Test). As predicted, the results indicated that more effective thought suppression was independently related to higher working memory capacity and greater fluid intelligence, but was unrelated to crystallised intelligence. The findings have theoretical implications for understanding the mechanisms underlying a failure to inhibit unwanted intrusions and clinical implications for disorders involving high levels of intrusive thoughts and memories.
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Author information
Author/s: Brewin, C R (CR); Beaton, A (A);
Affiliation: Subdepartment of Clinical Health Psychology, University College London, UK. c.brewin(-atsign-)ucl.ac.uk
Journal and publication information
Publication Type: Journal Article
Journal: Behaviour research and therapy (Behav Res Ther), published in England. (Language: eng)
Reference: 2002-Aug; vol 40 (issue 8) : pp 923-30
Dates: Created 2002/08/20; Completed 2002/09/11; Revised 2004/11/17;
PMID: 12186355, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 11/6/2008)
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