Many people remember happy,positive events better than disappointments and irritations.This difference would best be explained by
A) repression.
B) encoding failure.
C) retroactive interference.
D) proactive interference.

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Repression is a defense mechanism where distressing memories are unconsciously pushed out of conscious awareness, which can explain why people might remember positive events better than negative ones.

Many People Remember Happy,positive Events Better Than Disappointments and Irritations