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

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Ross Cheit's case is an example of repression, which refers to the unconscious defense mechanism of pushing traumatic or disturbing memories out of conscious awareness in order to avoid the associated negative emotions. Cheit initially forgot about being abused at camp, but later recovered his memories through therapy and other means.

The Case of Ross Cheit (Who Had Forgotten, and Later