After Ginger fell on stage during her dance recital,she actively tried not to think about it.According to the rebound effect of thought suppression,this would _____ the chances of the thought of falling on stage returning to Ginger's consciousness.
A)decrease
B)increase
C)eliminate
D)not affect

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The rebound effect of thought suppression theory suggests that actively trying not to think about something actually increases the chances of that thought returning to consciousness. Therefore, Ginger's active attempts to not think about falling on stage would increase the chances of that thought returning to her consciousness.

After Ginger Fell on Stage During Her Dance Recital,she Actively