Which of the following is an illustration of the defense mechanism of repression?
A)Mary witnessed the death of her sister when she was young but cannot remember it now.
B)Mark wants to remember what he ate for lunch but is not sure whether it was tuna or hamburger.
C)Michael tells people he did not cheat in high school but knows it is untrue.
D)Michelle planned to go to a party, but her mother forced her to stay at home.

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Repression is a defense mechanism that involves pushing unwanted or anxiety-inducing thoughts, memories or feelings into the unconscious. Mary witnessing the death of her sister but not remembering it now is an example of repression.

Which of the Following Is an Illustration of the Defense