One of the major psychological defenses we use against emotional threats involves an unconscious forgetting known as
A)repression.
B)suppression.
C)redintegration.
D)elaborative processing.

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Repression is a defense mechanism proposed by Freud, where an individual unconsciously blocks out painful or threatening memories, thoughts, or feelings from their conscious mind. This helps the person to avoid the emotional distress or anxiety associated with these thoughts.

One of the Major Psychological Defenses We Use Against Emotional