When Katrusia chooses to stop thinking about the next psychology test during her big date, she is using
A)suppression.
B)repression.
C)intercession.
D)indiscretion.

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Suppression is a conscious effort to put aside or intentionally avoid thoughts, feelings, or behaviors. In this scenario, Katrusia is choosing to suppress thoughts related to her psychology test to concentrate on her date. Repression is an unconscious defense mechanism used to keep distressing or unacceptable thoughts or experiences out of conscious awareness. Intercession and indiscretion do not relate to the situation described.

When Katrusia Chooses to Stop Thinking About the Next Psychology