In the defense mechanism of _____, unacceptable feelings or impulses are pushed back into the unconscious.

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Repression is the defense mechanism where unacceptable feelings or impulses are pushed back into the unconscious. Displacement involves redirecting impulses onto a less threatening target, denial involves refusing to acknowledge a problem or its severity, and rationalization involves justifying behavior with false but plausible explanations.

In the Defense Mechanism of _____, Unacceptable Feelings or Impulses