Question

Which mechanism involves unconsciously pushing away unpleasant thoughts or memories?

• A. Suppression
• B. Repression
• C. Denial
• D. Projection

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Repression

• Repression = unconscious "forgetting" of painful events.

• Example: A person abused in childhood may have no memory of it.

• Different from suppression (which is conscious).