In Wegner's Research, The Ironic Effects of Mental Control Refer

In Wegner's research, the ironic effects of mental control refer to findings that attempts at self-control, such as trying not to think about a white bear,

A) are best achieved when we give up our attempt at self-control.
B) may leave us drained of self-control energies.
C) make it more likely that other unwanted thoughts and desires that are not the focus of our immediate attention will spontaneously arise.
D) often increases rather than decreases the occurrence of the unwanted thoughts or desire that we are trying to suppress.