People can remain outwardly calm and controlled while they inwardly harbor murderous or lustful impulses of which they are unaware through Freudian defense mechanism known as ______.

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Repression is the defense mechanism where individuals unconsciously block disturbing or threatening thoughts or impulses from their conscious mind, pushing them into their unconscious mind. As a result, individuals may appear outwardly calm and controlled, while having feelings or impulses they are unaware of.

People Can Remain Outwardly Calm and Controlled While They Inwardly