If you have experienced a painful emotional event,
A)you will probably avoid all thoughts associated with the memory.
B)you will probably tend to keep cues out of mind that could trigger the painful memory.
C)your active suppression of the memory may, in time, become true repression.
D)all of these are possible.

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All of these are possible. It is common for individuals to try to avoid thoughts and cues associated with a painful memory, and this can sometimes lead to repression in the long term.

If You Have Experienced a Painful Emotional Event