From what I understand, there are three levels of memory or the ability to have something printed in one's mind. One, conscious/awareness. In this state you are in contact with the outside world. You are present in the current situation you find yourself in. You are aware of what you are doing. Second, preconscious. In this state you are below the surface of consciousness. You are not fully aware of everything and nothing. It's like you're half awake and half asleep. The last, the third. Unconsciousness. In this state, your memories are repressed and pushed to the back of your mind. You may feel some familiarity, but you don't remember anything about it. This. Within psychoanalytic theory is the defense mechanism. Basically, it means the blurred contortion of the individual's perception of reality that helps them overcome their stress and anxiety. There are ten steps in this section. First, denial. This amounts to denying what already exists. You can't accept it, so you deny it. Second, repression is a memory that has been erased from a person's mind. This is often caused by traumatic events in a person's life. The third, rationalization. A good example of this is white lies. You are covering up your wrongdoing. You're looking for excuses. The fourth, projection. It is the placement of your feelings on another person. You are not aware of what you are doing. this can be