When Told to Not Think About Something, We Often Do

question 29

Multiple Choice

When told to not think about something, we often do the exact opposite and cannot get that thought out of our heads. This mental behavior is referred to as:

• A) ironic processes.
• B) iconic beliefs.
• C) false beliefs.
• D) the story model.

---

Definitions:

Psychosocial Development

A concept in psychology that outlines how individuals' social interactions and experiences affect their psychological growth.

Behavioral Perspective

An approach in psychology focusing on observable behaviors and the ways in which learning occurs through interactions with the environment.

Humanistic Potential

The inherent capacity for personal growth and achieving self-fulfillment, often emphasized in humanistic psychology.

Social-cognitive

Pertaining to the understanding of social interactions and the processing of social information through learning, observation, and cognition.