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.

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Definitions:

Sphenoid

Wedge-shaped.

Appendicular Skeleton

The portion of the skeleton that includes the bones of the limbs and the supporting bone girdles (pectoral and pelvic) that connect them to the central body, or axial, skeleton.

Limbs

Extremities of the body used for movement and interaction with the environment, such as arms and legs in humans.

Girdles

Structures that connect the limbs to the axial skeleton, including the pelvic girdle and shoulder girdle.