Although Repression, as a Defense Mechanism, Is Highly Accepted as Possible

question 19

Multiple Choice

Although repression, as a defense mechanism, is highly accepted as possible in psychology, the concept of repressed memories of ________, and their storage in the unconscious mind, is highly questioned.

• A)painful experiences
• B)flashbulb memories
• C)episodic memories
• D)procedural memories

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Definitions:

General Adaptation Syndrome

A concept introduced by Hans Selye, describing the body's short-term and long-term reactions to stress, consisting of three distinct stages: alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.

Resistance Stage

The second stage of the general adaptation syndrome, when there are intense physiological efforts to either resist or adapt to the stressor.

Emotion-Focused Coping

A response involving reappraisal of a stressor to reduce its emotional impact.

Problem-Focused Coping

A direct response aimed at reducing, modifying, or eliminating a source of stress.