Suppose that Jorge is on a diet and tries to suppress thoughts of chocolate.What is the most likely result of Jorge's attempt to control his thoughts this way?
A) Jorge will constantly be in a negative mood.
B) Jorge will strengthen his immune system as a result of attempted thought suppression.
C) Jorge will strengthen his willpower and successfully avoid eating chocolate.
D) Jorge will think about chocolate even more than he would have otherwise.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The most likely result of suppressing thoughts of chocolate is that Jorge will think about chocolate even more than he would have otherwise. This is known as the rebound effect, where trying to suppress thoughts actually makes them more frequent and intense. Therefore, choice D is the correct answer.

Suppose That Jorge Is on a Diet and Tries to Suppress