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Hannah is a strict parent and does not recall that she herself got drunk at her senior prom, which does not "fit" with the way she currently views herself. This failure to recall a negative or unpleasant memory is an example of __________.

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The Pollyanna principle

Step-by-step explanation:

By Poliana's principle, Hannah only focuses on significant memories for her, only remember pleasant memories. In addition, Hannah is a mother who is very focused on banning parties and drink, although she was once young and had the same experiences. Therefore, the memories she considers negative (such as drinking once) are repressed in her mind and almost forgotten.

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