The More Times an Individual Imagines an Event, the More

question 243

Multiple Choice

The more times an individual imagines an event, the more likely they are to believe the event really happened, even if it did not. This is known as

• A) the DRM procedure.
• B) the misinformation effect.
• C) imagination inflation.
• D) self hypnosis.

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Definitions:

Need to Belong

A fundamental human motivation to form and maintain strong, stable interpersonal relationships.

Pessimistic Explanatory Style

A tendency to consistently interpret and explain negative events as internal (due to one's own fault), stable (lasting over time), and global (affecting many areas of life).

Major Depressive Disorder

A health condition affecting the psyche, evidenced by a sustained gloomy mood or unwillingness to participate in activities, heavily influencing daily routines.

Suicidal Thoughts

Thoughts about taking one's own life, often associated with depression or severe distress.