Repression

By Renée Grinnell

Unconscious denial of an unacceptable thought, wish, or fantasy.

Example: A child who grew up in an abusive home situation doesn’t remember being beaten but has trouble trusting anyone.

    Last reviewed: By John M. Grohol, Psy.D. on 31 Oct 2008

 

 
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