Regarding Suppression and Repression, Which of the Following Statements Is

question 87

Multiple Choice

Regarding suppression and repression, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)Some psychologists have questioned whether repression exists.
• B)Clinicians consider true suppression to be an unconscious event.
• C)If you have experienced a painful emotional event, you will probably avoid all thoughts associated with it, which tend to keep cues out of mind that could trigger a painful memory.
• D)When a memory is repressed, we may be unaware that forgetting has even occurred.

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Definitions:

Aggressive Mechanisms

Behavioral or psychological strategies employed by individuals or groups to assert dominance or control, often at the expense of others.

Interpersonal Conflicts

A situation when two or more individuals have opposing interests or perspectives, often leading to emotional, physical, or relational discord.

Superordinate Goals

Shared goals that can only be achieved through collaboration, often used to override individual or group conflicts.

Functional Conflict

A healthy, constructive disagreement among group members that leads to better decisions and outcomes.