Maria was sexually abused as a child by her father and brother. At the beginning of therapy, she was unable to recollect who her abusers were, where abuse took place, and how she felt about the experiences. According to a psychoanalyst, why did Maria have a difficult time remembering her experience?
a. Maria’s neurological pathways did not allow her to recall the trauma
b. Maria restricted emotional expression when she was younger, which led to dissociated emotions and other aspects of the trauma
c. Maria’s father and brother taught her not to discuss these experiences with anyone
d. Maria blamed herself when she was younger which led to shame and embarrassment
d. Maria blamed herself when she was younger which led to shame and embarrassment
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