The defense mechanism identified by Freud in which a person blocks unfriendly or painful memories from consciousness is called:
A)repression.
B)deflection.
C)transience.
D)rationalization.

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Repression is the defense mechanism identified by Freud in which a person blocks unfriendly or painful memories from consciousness. Deflection involves diverting attention away from the source of anxiety, transience refers to the natural process of forgetting over time, and rationalization involves justifying or making excuses for unacceptable behavior or thoughts. None of these match the description of blocking memories from consciousness like repression does.

The Defense Mechanism Identified by Freud in Which a Person