Association of Social Work Boards Masters (ASWB MSW) Practice Exam

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What does repression primarily involve?

  1. Forgetting on purpose

  2. Symptomatic forgetting of unacceptable ideas

  3. Hyper-remembering negative events

  4. Denying reality

The correct answer is: Symptomatic forgetting of unacceptable ideas

Repression involves the unconscious blocking of unacceptable thoughts and feelings. Option A is incorrect because forgetting on purpose is a conscious act, while repression is an unconscious process. Option C is incorrect because repression typically involves forgetting or suppressing negative events, not hyper-remembering them. Option D is incorrect because although denying reality can be a defense mechanism, it is not the primary aspect of repression. Repression is specifically about suppressing unwanted or disturbing thoughts and emotions.

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