Term ID: T4724

Repression

/repression/
An unconscious defense mechanism where threatening thoughts, memories, or impulses are pushed out of conscious awareness.
Example: Individuals unable to recall traumatic childhood experiences that may influence their current emotional difficulties.

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Reference: Freud (1915)