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Why teens rehearse comebacks in their heads

Teenagers often replay conversations in their minds to process feelings and prepare for difficult exchanges. This mental rehearsal is common among adults too and can build confidence for conversations with peers or authority figures, rather than simply reflecting harmful rumination.
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