Ironic process theory
The ironic process theory has two opposing mechanisms. The first automatically monitors unwanted thought, calling on the second, conscious operating processes should thoughts intrude. The theory suggests where there is cognitive effort, the monitoring process can replace the conscious process. Suggesting for effective thought suppression, a balance must exist, cognitive demand not dominated by conscious process.
Social psychologist Daniel Wegner urged participants to avoid thinking of a white bear. The typical finding suppressed thoughts of a white bear, brought on the return of such thoughts, sometimes obsessing over the suppressed. The implication used in clinical settings, trying not to think of problems, or other anxiety producing thoughts.
Cognitive overload inhibits success in operating systems when conscious attempts at distraction, finding something else to think about. The monitoring process, serving to alert of unwanted thought, jumping and intruding consciousness, continues to find unwanted thought in hyperaccessibility unchecked by cognitive process.
Wegner and Pennebaker state mental control happens when thought is suppressed, concentrate on a sensation, inhibit emotion, keep a mood, stir up a desire, squelch a craving, or, otherwise, put influence on our own mental states. Mental control, in the form of memory strategies, is used when we exert influence over our faculties of memory.
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