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Types Of Repression

  • Primary repression is when unwanted impulses are hidden even before it reaches consciousness, and happens entirely in the unconscious mind. There is almost no awareness of the repression activity on the individual.
  • Repression proper is when a person becomes aware of the impulses and desires that are repressed, but still intentionally tries to remove it from awareness. This โ€˜selective forgettingโ€™ is a way for people to block awareness of unwanted memories, especially the traumatic ones.

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