Alex Occasionally Has Self-Doubts About His Ability as a Baseball

question 161

Multiple Choice

Alex occasionally has self-doubts about his ability as a baseball player.His sports psychologist advised him that it is extremely important to banish these doubts from consciousness during games.Alex has found,however,that his self-doubts intensify following games.This is an example of:

• A)the rebound effect of thought suppression.
• B)mental control.
• C)the overcompensation effect.
• D)the dynamic unconscious.

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