If asked not to think about a snowman,a person will MOST likely:
A)think about a snowman much more.
B)think about a snowman much less.
C)think about a snowman only when engaged in a boring task.
D)dream about a snowman.

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This is known as the "ironic process theory" or the "white bear problem". When someone is asked to actively suppress a thought, it tends to become more prominent in their mind. This phenomenon is also known as thought rebound. Therefore, the person is more likely to think about a snowman much more.

If Asked Not to Think About a Snowman,a Person Will