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What does 'repression' mean in psychological terms?
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A
The complete denial of any feelings.
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B
The encouragement of emotional release.
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C
The expression of all emotions freely.
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D
The action of subduing feelings or impulses.
A
The complete denial of any feelings.
B
The encouragement of emotional release.
C
The expression of all emotions freely.
D
The action of subduing feelings or impulses.
In psychology, ‘repression’ refers to the unconscious or conscious act of suppressing feelings, thoughts, or impulses that are uncomfortable or socially unacceptable. It involves pushing emotions out of awareness rather than expressing or confronting them.
- A. The complete denial of any feelings: Repression does not eliminate feelings; it suppresses them from conscious awareness.
- B. The encouragement of emotional release: This is the opposite of repression, which involves holding emotions back.
- C. The expression of all emotions freely: Free emotional expression contradicts the concept of repression.
- D. The action of subduing feelings or impulses: This accurately reflects the psychological meaning of repression.
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