You have been worrying about your presentation to the class for weeks.However,today,it doesn't seem like it will be that bad.What is there to be worried about,they're just my friends,you say to yourself.Which defense mechanism are you most likely employing?

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Repression is a defense mechanism that involves unconsciously blocking out thoughts, feelings, or memories that are too painful or anxiety-provoking to consciously acknowledge. In this case, the individual is repressing their anxiety about their presentation by convincing themselves that it will not be as bad as they thought.

You Have Been Worrying About Your Presentation to the Class