Randy can't recall witnessing a terrible car accident when he was six years old. No matter how hard Randy tries, he simply cannot remember the accident. Freud would say that Randy is exhibiting which defense mechanism?

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Freud would say that Randy is exhibiting repression, a defense mechanism where an individual unconsciously blocks out painful or traumatic memories or thoughts from their conscious mind.

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