Questions and Answers
What is motivated forgetting?
What does repression mean?
Unconscious blocking of a memory from entering conscious awareness
What does suppression refer to?
A deliberate conscious effort to block a memory from entering conscious awareness
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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Test your knowledge on motivated forgetting with these flashcards. This quiz covers key concepts like repression and suppression, exploring how memories can be consciously or unconsciously blocked. Perfect for psychology students or anyone interested in memory processes.
