Self-validation theory: An integrative framework for understanding when thoughts become consequential.
Self-validation theory (SVT) is introduced and presented as a series of six postulates. The
core notion of SVT is that thoughts become more consequential for judgment and action as …
core notion of SVT is that thoughts become more consequential for judgment and action as …
Changing prejudiced attitudes, promoting egalitarianism, and enhancing diversity through fundamental processes of persuasion
We review work from persuasion science relevant to reducing prejudiced attitudes. We
begin by introducing the idea that the thoughts people generate–their number and valence …
begin by introducing the idea that the thoughts people generate–their number and valence …
Gender stereotypes, intellectual performance, and stereotype validation: The role of lay theories of intelligence
ABSTRACT A growing literature on stereotype validation suggests that negative, self-
relevant stereotypes activated after poor task performance may lead stigmatized individuals …
relevant stereotypes activated after poor task performance may lead stigmatized individuals …
Self-Validation Theory: Confidence can Increase but also Decrease Performance in Applied Settings
This article presents self-validation theory (SVT) as a framework predicting when mental
contents guide performance. First, we illustrate how confidence can validate people's …
contents guide performance. First, we illustrate how confidence can validate people's …
Positive stereotype validation: The bolstering effects of activating positive stereotypes after intellectual performance
Past research has found that members of stigmatized groups may feel more certain of poor
performance when negative stereotypes are made accessible after finishing a task (ie …
performance when negative stereotypes are made accessible after finishing a task (ie …