How to like yourself better, or chocolate less: changing implicit attitudes with one IAT task

Abstract: The current paper introduces a novel feature of Implicit Association Tests (IATs) by demonstrating their potential to change implicit attitudes. We assume that such changes are driven by associative learning mechanisms caused by carrying out an IAT task. Currently, evaluative conditioning appears to be the only widespread paradigm for changing implicit attitudes. An IAT task could provide an alternative. In two experiments, participants initially reacted to only one IAT task. Implicit preferences subsequently assessed with different implicit measures depended on the initial IAT task. This was shown for implicit self-esteem and for attitudes towards well-known candy brands. Findings are discussed in relation to task-order effects in IATs

Location
Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Frankfurt am Main
Extent
Online-Ressource
Language
Englisch
Notes
Postprint
begutachtet (peer reviewed)
In: Journal of Experimental Social Psychology ; 45 (2009) 5 ; 1098-1104

Classification
Psychologie

Event
Veröffentlichung
(where)
Mannheim
(when)
2009
Creator
Ebert, Irena D.
Steffens, Melanie C.
Stülpnagel, Rul von
Jelenec, Petra

DOI
10.1016/j.jesp.2009.06.008
URN
urn:nbn:de:0168-ssoar-310460
Rights
Open Access unbekannt; Open Access; Der Zugriff auf das Objekt ist unbeschränkt möglich.
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  • Ebert, Irena D.
  • Steffens, Melanie C.
  • Stülpnagel, Rul von
  • Jelenec, Petra

Time of origin

  • 2009

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