You made an "F" on your first psychology test. Whenever that grade creeps into your mind, you consciously push it back out of your mind. This illustrates
A)repression.
B)suppression.
C)disuse.
D)interference.

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Suppression involves the conscious effort to put aside or push out thoughts that are distressing or unpleasant, as described in the scenario where the individual consciously pushes the thought of the failing grade out of their mind. Repression, on the other hand, is an unconscious process.

You Made an "F" on Your First Psychology Test