Yesi and her boyfriend have just broken up, and Yesi has been deeply upset about the breakup for several days. She is trying to take her mind off of her ex-boyfriend, though, and to focus her attention on other things instead. However, if this attempted thought suppression results in ironic processing, then Yesi will most likely end up ____
a. wanting to get back together with her boyfriend
b. being more angry with her boyfriend than she was before
c. thinking about her boyfriend even more than she was before
d. dating someone she doesn't really like that much "on the rebound"
C
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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Experience refers to ________
a. mental states b. our surroundings c. changes in the environment d. practice
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