When she was 4 years old,Inge was sexually abused by her uncle.At 14,Inge felt uncomfortable whenever she saw this uncle but was unable to understand why she felt this way.A psychoanalyst would be most likely to suggest that Inge is using the defense mechanism of

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Repression is a defense mechanism in which an individual unconsciously blocks out memories, thoughts, or feelings that cause anxiety or distress. In this case, Inge's discomfort around her uncle may be attributed to repressed memories or feelings of the sexual abuse from when she was 4 years old. As a result, she may be blocking out those memories or feelings as a means of protecting herself from the distress they cause.

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