Wegner (1997)asked People to Think About Anything They Wanted Other

question 15

Multiple Choice

Wegner (1997) asked people to think about anything they wanted other than white bears,and to note any time that they did think of them.What effect did these instructions have on people's thoughts?

• A) They never thought of white bears.
• B) They thought of white bears as often as the group who was not avoiding thoughts of white bears.
• C) They thought of white bears far less often than the group who was not avoiding thoughts of white bears.
• D) They thought of white bears far more often than the group who was not avoiding thoughts of white bears.

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Definitions:

Reframing

The process of changing the context or perspective on a situation or problem to find a new and often more positive interpretation.

Flexibility

The willingness to adapt or change in response to different circumstances or new information.

Multiple Contingencies

The consideration of various potential unforeseen events or circumstances that could affect the outcome of a plan or negotiation.

Definition Of Issues

The process of clearly identifying and articulating the specific points of disagreement or areas of negotiation between parties.