Yesi and her boyfriend have just broken up and she is deeply upset about it. She is trying to take her mind off her ex-boyfriend and focus on other things. 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 upset with her boyfriend than she was before
C)thinking about her boyfriend even more
D)dating someone she doesn't really like "on the rebound"

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Ironic processing theory suggests that trying not to think about something can lead to thinking about it more.

Yesi and Her Boyfriend Have Just Broken Up and She