Participants told not to think about a white bear during a brief experiment may find themselves thinking about the white bear for the rest of the day.This is an example of:
A)the rebound effect of thought suppression.
B)mental control.
C)the overcompensation effect.
D)the dynamic unconscious.

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The rebound effect of thought suppression refers to the phenomenon where trying to suppress a thought leads to an increased frequency of the thought occurring later on. In the given example, instructing participants not to think about a white bear results in them thinking about it more.

Participants Told Not to Think About a White Bear During