Which of the Following Is the Best Example of Ironic

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best example of ironic processing interfering with attempted thought suppression?

• A)You are trying not to think about the fact that you made a fool of yourself at a party last weekend, but the thought pops into your head every few hours.
• B)You are trying not to think about the fact that you made a fool of yourself at a party last weekend, but the more you try not to think about it, the more the thought keeps popping into your head.
• C)The more you think about the fact that you made a fool of yourself at a party last weekend, the more mortifying and embarrassing the event seems.
• D)The more you think about the fact that you made a fool of yourself at a party last weekend, the less embarrassing it seems.

Recognize the influence of situational and group factors on decision-making processes.

Identify the psychological mechanisms behind conformity and how it is affected by group influences.

Analyze the ethical implications and psychological effects of obedience and authority experiments.

Grasp the principles of group polarization and groupthink, and their outcomes on group decisions.

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Definitions:

Savings

The portion of income that is not spent on consumption or taxes, typically put aside for future use or investments.

Disposable Income

Income available for spending and saving after income taxes have been accounted for.

C + I

An economic formula representing consumer spending (C) plus investment spending (I), components of a country's GDP calculation.

Disposable Income

Households' financial resources for expenditure and savings following income tax deductions.