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A person cannot consciously remember a painful argument from years ago, but becomes anxious when visiting the place where it occurred. Which defense mechanism is most consistent with psychodynamic theory?
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Denial, because the person refuses to believe the place exists
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Rationalization, because the person invents a reason the argument was useful
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Repression, because the threatening memory is outside awareness while anxiety remains connected to cues
D
Reaction formation, because the person acts overly affectionate toward the place
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