Counterfactual Thinking Can Be Either Detrimental or Beneficial to People's

Multiple Choice

Counterfactual thinking can be either detrimental or beneficial to people's mental health. Counterfactual thinking can be detrimental because it __________ and beneficial if it __________.

A) makes people ruminate over past events; leads to seeking social support
B) may prevent people from thinking about anything else; focuses people on ways they can cope better in the future
C) leads to thought suppression; fosters consideration of a better future
D) makes people more likely to use automatic processes; leads people to express their thoughts more