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What is motivated forgetting?
What is motivated forgetting?
- An unconscious blocking of a memory
- Forgetting that arises due to a strong desire to forget (correct)
- A deliberate effort to recall memories
- Forgetting that arises due to the desire to remember
What does repression mean?
What does repression mean?
Unconscious blocking of a memory from entering conscious awareness
What does suppression refer to?
What does suppression refer to?
A deliberate conscious effort to block a memory from entering conscious awareness
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Study Notes
Motivated Forgetting
- Refers to the process of intentionally forgetting memories that are disturbing or upsetting.
- Often involves emotions that drive individuals to suppress certain memories.
Repression
- A psychological defense mechanism that operates unconsciously.
- Memory is blocked from reaching conscious awareness, often related to trauma or anxiety-provoking events.
Suppression
- A conscious effort to forget a memory or experience.
- Involves a decision to avoid thinking about specific distressing memories or feelings.
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