Which of the following is the more likely outcome of a smoker's repeated efforts to suppress the thought of smoking a cigarette?
A)Over time, the suppression will give way to repression.
B)The longer the person tries to suppress the thought, the more his or her chances to do so will be increased.
C)The person will be able to suppress the thought, at least for a day or two.
D)The thought will gradually become more and more like an obsession.

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The phenomenon known as the "rebound effect" suggests that the more one tries to suppress a thought, the more likely it is to return with greater intensity, making it more obsessive over time.

Which of the Following Is the More Likely Outcome of a Smoker's