As a child, Aaron got lost in the woods behind his school. However, he does not recall the event until several decades later. With the help of his therapist, he suddenly remembers how frightened he had been all alone in the woods. Aaron's blocking of this traumatic childhood event is an example of ________.

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Repression is a defense mechanism proposed by Freud, where an individual unconsciously blocks out painful or traumatic memories to protect themselves from emotional stress. Aaron's inability to recall the event until decades later, with therapeutic assistance, aligns with the concept of repression.

As a Child, Aaron Got Lost in the Woods Behind