A repressive coping style most closely resembles Freud's defence mechanism called ___.
A) regression
B) repression
C) reaction formation
D) rationalization

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A repressive coping style involves pushing away or denying negative emotions or thoughts, which is similar to the concept of repression in Freud's psychoanalytic theory. Repression involves pushing unwanted thoughts or feelings into the unconscious mind as a defense mechanism.

A Repressive Coping Style Most Closely Resembles Freud's Defence Mechanism