Freud believed that we may block from consciousness the...

Freud believed that we may block from consciousness the thoughts, wishes, feelings, or memories that are unbearably painful or unacceptable. He called this unconscious process
a. free association.
b. repression.
c. anxiety.
d. identification.

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Key Concepts

Repression

Repression is a fundamental concept in Freudian theory referring to the unconscious mechanism that pushes unacceptable thoughts, painful memories, or disturbing impulses out of conscious awareness. It serves as a defense mechanism to protect the individual from anxiety and emotional distress by keeping troubling content buried in the unconscious mind.

Defense Mechanisms

Defense mechanisms are psychological strategies employed by the ego in Freudian psychoanalysis to manage internal conflicts and reduce anxiety. They help individuals cope with painful feelings or unacceptable impulses by distorting, denying, or otherwise manipulating reality, with repression being one of the primary examples.

Unconscious Mind

The unconscious mind is a cornerstone concept in psychoanalysis, representing the reservoir of feelings, thoughts, urges, and memories outside of conscious awareness. It plays a crucial role in influencing behavior and emotional states, often manifesting through processes like repression that protect the individual from psychological harm.

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