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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