Repression: Repression is when painful memories or thoughts are unconsciously pushed into our unconscious mind, making it difficult for us to access or deal with them consciously.
Defense Mechanisms: Defense mechanisms are psychological strategies used by individuals to protect themselves from anxiety or distress caused by unresolved issues. They operate unconsciously and help maintain psychological equilibrium.
Psychoanalysis: Psychoanalysis is a therapeutic approach developed by Sigmund Freud that aims to bring unconscious conflicts into conscious awareness through techniques such as free association and dream analysis.