Kevin is mugged at gunpoint in the park while walking his dog.He was so overcome with fear that he unconsciously pushes the traumatic experience out of his awareness.Kevin appears to be utilizing which ego defense mechanism?

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Repression is the ego defense mechanism where the individual unconsciously pushes the traumatic event out of their awareness. In this case, Kevin's fear is so overwhelming that he unconsciously represses the memory of the mugging. Denial involves consciously rejecting the reality of a situation, suppression involves consciously pushing a thought or feeling out of awareness, and rationalization involves justifying or making excuses for one's behavior. Therefore, A) Repression is the best choice for Kevin's situation.

Kevin Is Mugged at Gunpoint in the Park While Walking