The idea of repression is key in Sigmund Freud's theory of personality and psychotherapy, which is called psychoanalysis. According to Freud, what gets repressed?
A)memories of prenatal development and birth
B)memories of exciting childhood events, such as going to camp, horseback riding, skiing, swimming, and similar physiologically arousing activities
C)painful incidents or events that we deliberately and consciously try to forget
D)psychologically threatening feelings, emotions, and memories, especially those from early childhood

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According to Freud, repression involves unconsciously pushing psychologically threatening feelings, emotions, and memories, especially those from early childhood, out of conscious awareness and into the unconscious mind.

The Idea of Repression Is Key in Sigmund Freud's Theory