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Kevin was mugged at gunpoint in the park while walking his dog. He was so overcome with fear that he unconsciously pushed the traumatic experience out of his awareness. Kevin appears to be utilizing which
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Kevin was mugged at gunpoint in the park while walking his dog. He was so overcome with fear that he unconsciously pushed the traumatic experience out of his awareness. Kevin appears to be utilizing which ego defense mechanism?

a. Repression
b. Denial
c. Suppression
d. Rationalization

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a. repression

Step-by-step explanation:

repression - unconsciously pushing something out of your memory due to a traumatic experience

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