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Repression has been defined as the tendency to inhibit—consciously or unconsciously—the experience and expression of negative emotions or unpleasant cognitions in order to prevent one’s positive self-image from being threatened.
Jul 25, 2007 · Repression has been defined as the tendency to inhibit—consciously or unconsciously—the experience and expression of negative emotions or unpleasant cognitions in order to prevent one’s positive self-image from being threatened.
- Bert Garssen
- bgarssen@hdi.nl
- 2007
Psychotherapy fragmentation constitutes a significant barrier to progress. In the present article, we argue that emotion regulation processes operate across psychotherapy approaches, serving as an overarching meta-factor of therapeutic change.
Oct 22, 2024 · Suppression and repression are psychological defense mechanisms that help the mind manage unwanted thoughts, emotions, and memories. While the terms suppression and repression are sometimes used interchangeably, they each refer to a different way of managing uncomfortable emotions.
Feb 12, 2019 · The purpose of this paper is to review substantial amounts of the latest research and recent findings on this issue to enable us to throw some light on how inhibitory factors to emotional...
Repression is a psychological defense mechanism that plays a critical role in shaping our mental and emotional landscape. Introduced by Sigmund Freud, repression involves unconsciously blocking unwanted thoughts, memories, and emotions from entering conscious awareness.
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Oct 11, 2024 · At a behavioral level, repression might give rise to compulsive behaviors, such as overeating or overworking. Moreover, it may create irrational fears or anxieties or lead to emotional numbness and difficulty expressing feelings. Repression may also affect memory and perception.
