Mort hated his history professor last year and can never remember the professor's name.What likely caused this instance of forgetting

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Motivated forgetting is a defense mechanism that occurs when people unconsciously choose to forget something because it is too painful or difficult to remember. In Mort's case, his dislike for his history professor could have led him to unconsciously choose to forget the professor's name.

Mort Hated His History Professor Last Year and Can Never