Sometimes when someone uses thought suppression for a distressing thought, the thought pops into consciousness. This effect is known as a ________ effect.
A) repression
B) succession
C) rebound
D) return

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Thought suppression can lead to a rebound effect where the suppressed thought actually comes back into consciousness with greater frequency or intensity. This is known as the rebound effect, and it may happen because suppressing the thought requires cognitive effort and may serve as a cue that leads to the retrieval of the thought.

Sometimes When Someone Uses Thought Suppression for a Distressing Thought