A patient who was savagely attacked by a bear has no memory of the event.Which statement best explains the patient's inability to remember the attack?
A) The woman lost consciousness and was not cognitively aware of what happened during the attack
B) The brain has produced a chemical anemia that will repress the memories of the attack indefinitely.
C) The patient is unconsciously using a defense mechanism to protect against the repeated memory of the attack.
D) It is a temporary suppression of the attack; her memory will return when she is physically and emotionally ready to handle the memories.
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