Question

repression is most closely associated with the
_______ branch of contemporary psychology.
behaviorist
psychodynamic
cognitive

Explanation:

Repression is a concept from psychodynamic theory (associated with Freud), where unconscious processes like repression are central. Behaviorist psychology focuses on observable behavior, and cognitive psychology focuses on mental processes like thinking, not repression. So repression is most closely associated with the psychodynamic branch.

Answer:

Psychodynamic (the option is: Psychodynamic)