Abstract
Summary Previous research by Tesser has shown that thought produces polarization of judgment under the direction of a cognitive schema. In a study with 48 college students, this thought-polarization effect was investigated in the prediction of behavior. Using descriptions of different incidents, it was found that judgments of one's own likely and unlikely behaviors became more extreme given the opportunity for thought. This effect was greater when judgments were made immediately after the thought period than when judgments were delayed. Discussion focuses on possible demand interpretations and the role of thought in overt action.
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