Repression is an____________ effort by the ego to push out threatening material out of consciousness or to keep the material from ever reaching consciousness.
A) occasional
B) organic
C) active
D) irrational

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Repression is an active defense mechanism, meaning that it requires effort and intention on the part of the ego to keep certain thoughts, memories, or feelings out of consciousness. The other options (A, B, and D) are less relevant to the definition of repression.

Repression Is An____________ Effort by the Ego to Push Out