Participants Told Not to Think About a White Bear During

question 234

Multiple Choice

Participants told not to think about a white bear during a brief experiment may find themselves thinking about the white bear for the rest of the day.This is an example of:

• A)the rebound effect of thought suppression.
• B)mental control.
• C)the overcompensation effect.
• D)the dynamic unconscious.

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