Freud would have suggested that a man's inability to remember his childhood Oedipus complex illustrates
A) rationalization.
B) repression.
C) displacement.
D) projection.

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According to Freud, repression is the ego defense mechanism that involves pushing unacceptable thoughts, memories, and emotions into the unconscious mind. The Oedipus complex refers to a young boy's unconscious desire for his mother and envy of his father, which is resolved through the identification with the same-sex parent. If a man is unable to remember his childhood Oedipus complex, it could indicate that the memories have been repressed to prevent them from causing anxiety or guilt.

Freud Would Have Suggested That a Man's Inability to Remember