Mary is very offended by the discussion at the dinner party she is attending, but she does a good job of suppressing her emotions so that nobody can tell.Because Mary is devoting her attention to self control, she is likely to
A) recall only the positive events of the party.
B) have some impairment in thinking and memory.
C) change her beliefs regarding the offensive topic.
D) have an emotional breakdown when she leaves the party.

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Devoting attention to self-control can lead to cognitive impairments, such as difficulty processing information and recalling details accurately. Mary may have a harder time remembering the events of the party or thinking clearly about the offensive topic due to her focus on self-control.

Mary Is Very Offended by the Discussion at the Dinner