Match each function with its associated defense mechanism.
-Repression
A)Attribute an unwanted impulse in oneself to other people
B)Take a shameful impulse and enact the opposite
C)Prevent detection of the source of anxiety
D)Redirect forbidden impulses onto a safe target
E)Create a seemingly logical reason for doing something shameful

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Repression works by preventing the conscious mind from accessing thoughts, memories, or feelings that are considered too distressing, thus preventing detection of the source of anxiety.

Match Each Function with Its Associated Defense Mechanism