Blake is waiting to hear whether he has been accepted to medical school. He is so anxious that he is having trouble working. To cope with the situation, he tries to keep himself from thinking about medical school or the admissions process. By engaging in this process of ____________, Blake is likely to ____________.
A) rumination; rebound and improve his mood
B) rumination; perseverate about medical school admissions
C) thought suppression; think about medical school even more
D) thought suppression; reduce his anxiety

Question

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Thought suppression often leads to the opposite effect, causing individuals to think about the suppressed topic even more.

Blake Is Waiting to Hear Whether He Has Been Accepted