Following a rape,the victim had no memory of the event but became very anxious if approached by a man.According to Freud's view of memory,this would be an example of
A) repression.
B) anterograde amnesia.
C) proactive interference.
D) Korsakoff's syndrome.

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According to Freud's view of memory, repression is the process by which painful or traumatic experiences are pushed into the unconscious mind to protect the individual from emotional distress. In this case, the victim's inability to recall the rape but experiencing anxiety when approached by a man suggests that the memory has been repressed.

Following a Rape,the Victim Had No Memory of the Event