Consciously forcing painful or anxiety-producing thoughts from one's memory is called
A)proactive inhibition.
B)repression.
C)suppression.
D)continued avoidance.

Name: Consciously forcing painful or anxiety-producing thoughts from one's memory is called A)proactive inhibition. B)repression. C)suppression. D)continued avoidance.
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Suppression involves the conscious effort to put aside thoughts that are distressing or anxiety-inducing, distinguishing it from repression, which is an unconscious process.

Consciously Forcing Painful or Anxiety-Producing Thoughts from One's Memory Is