Krista is 28 years old. She was burned quite badly in a kitchen accident when she was seven years old. Today, even though her parents still sometimes mention the kitchen accident, Krista has no memory of ever being burned. What would Freud say about Krista's memory?

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Freud would suggest that Krista has repressed the memory of the fire due to the emotional trauma associated with the event. This repression has resulted in her conscious mind being unaware of the memory, despite it still existing in her unconscious mind.

Krista Is 28 Years Old