When she was 8 years old,Inge was sexually abused by her uncle. At 14,Inge felt uncomfortable whenever she saw this uncle but was unable to understand why she felt this way. A psychoanalyst would be most likely to suggest that Inge is using the defense mechanism of

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Repression is a defense mechanism in which a person pushes away or forgets a distressing memory or thought. In Inge's case, her discomfort around her uncle may be due to repressed memories of the abuse she experienced at a young age.

When She Was 8 Years Old,Inge Was Sexually Abused by Her