Jamil has a great fear of dentists. He makes an appointment with his dentist, but although he marks the date and time on his calendar and in his date book, he still forgets to go. Freud would say that Jamil practiced the defence mechanism of

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Freud would say that Jamil practiced the defense mechanism of repression, which is when the individual unconsciously blocks or pushes away unpleasant thoughts, memories, or feelings. Forgetting about the appointment is a form of repression because it allows Jamil to avoid facing his fear of the dentist.

Jamil Has a Great Fear of Dentists