Which of the following correctly defines the defense mechanism of repression (denial)
A)An unacceptable feeling is redirected from a threatening individual to a less threatening one.
B)Unacceptable impulses are channeled into socially acceptable activities
C)Anxiety-related thoughts are pushed into the unconscious.
D)Unacceptable impulses are attributed to others

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Repression (denial) involves pushing anxiety-related thoughts and memories into the unconscious to avoid dealing with the discomfort they cause, which is accurately described in option C.

Which of the Following Correctly Defines the Defense Mechanism of Repression