Tests make you anxious. You forgot there was a test today. Freud might suggest that his theory of _____ applies in this situation.

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Freud's theory of motivated forgetting suggests that individuals repress certain memories or information due to their inability to cope with the anxiety or distress that it causes. Forgetting about a test could be a subconscious defense mechanism to avoid the negative emotions and pressures associated with it.

Tests Make You Anxious