Libby adopted Steven,a five-year old boy from a severely abusive home.As Steven grew up,Libby gradually spoke less and less about Steven's real parents.Libby believed that therapy wouldn't undo the damage done by Steven's real parents.Much to her surprise,by the time Steven was 20 he didn't have any recollection of his real parents or anything prior to the age of five.He was,however,very mistrustful and had problems forming relationships with others.What would Freud would most likely say about Steven's behaviour?

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Freud would most likely say that Steven is repressing the painful memories while still experiencing the strong feelings associated with them. This suggests that Steven's traumatic experiences are stored in his unconscious mind and are influencing his behavior without his conscious awareness. This could explain his mistrustful behavior and difficulties forming relationships with others.

Libby Adopted Steven,a Five-Year Old Boy from a Severely Abusive