Priya knows she did something embarrassing at her best friend's birthday party…
2024
Priya knows she did something embarrassing at her best friend's birthday party many years ago, but she cannot remember what it was. This is an example of:
- A.
Repression
- B.
Amnesia
- C.
Implicit memory
- D.
Interferences
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Correct answer: A
This scenario describes repression, a defense mechanism where distressing memories are unconsciously blocked from conscious awareness. While amnesia involves memory loss, it is typically caused by physical injury or disease rather than emotional defense mechanisms.