Darin had an automobile accident in which his brother and another passenger were killed.Even though Darin was driving,he survived the accident with only a few bruises.However,he is unable to recall any of the details related to this accident.In the context of Freud's defense mechanisms,Darin's inability to recall the accident best illustrates

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Darin's inability to recall any of the details related to the accident suggests that he has repressed those memories. Repression is a defense mechanism in which one unconsciously forgets or blocks out traumatic events or experiences from their conscious awareness.

Darin Had an Automobile Accident in Which His Brother and Another