There are times ① what we want to forget something, especially if
it is emotionally painful. These types of memories can cause stress, so
it’s understandable ② why we want to get rid of them. We forget
memories in a conscious form and in an unconscious form, which is
③ called repression. However, not all psychologists believe in the
concept of ④ repressed memories since it’s difficult to study whether
or not a memory has been repressed. Nonetheless, it’s important to note that practicing acts like remembering and recalling are crucial to
⑤ strengthening memory. However, memories of painful events may be
less likely to be remembered.