Dont Think Of A Black Cat
black cat superstitionthought suppressionironic process theorywhite bear problemnegative thought patterns
Explore the fascinating psychological phenomenon behind the phrase 'Don't Think Of A Black Cat.' This common adage perfectly illustrates thought suppression and the ironic process theory, where actively trying to avoid a thought only brings it more vividly to mind. Discover why banning certain ideas, even those tied to black cat superstition, often makes them impossible to ignore.