The case of Ross Cheit (who had forgotten and later remembered being abused at a summer camp)is an example of:

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Ross Cheit's case is an example of repression. Repression is a defense mechanism where a person unconsciously forgets traumatic events or feelings in order to protect themselves from emotional pain. Ross Cheit had forgotten the abuse he suffered at summer camp, but later remembered it through therapy and investigation.

The Case of Ross Cheit (Who Had Forgotten and Later