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Repress means to subdue by force, restrain, prevent, or inhibit (expression or development), or suppress (a thought or feeling).

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What psychologist said There are images in your unconscious that you did not repress You were born with them?

Sigmund Freud, the founder of psychoanalysis, proposed the idea of the unconscious mind containing primal instincts and repressed memories from childhood that shape our behavior. Freud believed that these unconscious thoughts and desires influence our conscious decisions and actions.


Who emphasiczed that you repress anxiety arousing memories?

Sigmund Freud emphasized the concept of repressing anxiety-arousing memories as a defense mechanism in his psychoanalytic theory. He believed that individuals push uncomfortable or distressing memories, thoughts, or desires into the unconscious to protect themselves from psychological pain. This process of repression can lead to the manifestation of symptoms and behaviors in later life.


Freud mind split?

Freud's theory of the mind proposed three main components: the id (instinctual drives), ego (rational decision-maker), and superego (internalized moral standards). He believed these parts can be in conflict with each other, leading to internal struggles and psychological issues. Freud also suggested the mind can repress or block out unwanted thoughts and memories, leading to unconscious motivations and behavior.


Why is Regina from mean girls mean?

Regina in "Mean Girls" is mean primarily because she is insecure and uses manipulation and control to maintain popularity and power. She also feels threatened by others and resorts to mean behavior to assert her dominance and protect her status within her social circle.


If something traumatic happens to you when you are a child is it possiable that you could forget it?

it depends what sort of experience and how traumatic it was. the likelihood is that you would never forget the experience and depending on what sort of experience it could lead to psychological disorders later in life or crime, such as if you were to be sexually abused there is a possibility that you could develop masochistic tendencies as a result of your hate for relationships. hope this helps!