Suppressed Information

Definition

Information that has been intentionally pushed out of conscious awareness by an individual due to its emotional discomfort or potential threat to their well-being.

Related terms

Repression:

A defense mechanism where unacceptable thoughts, feelings, or memories are pushed out of conscious awareness into the unconscious mind.

Suppression: A conscious effort to deliberately push unwanted thoughts, feelings, or memories out of conscious awareness.

Implicit Memory:

Unconscious memory that affects our behavior and actions without our explicit awareness.