This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Cognitive development and defence mechanism, Subject name: Psychiatry
Postponing paying attention of conscious impulse or conflict is mature defence mechanism known as 
Select and explain. 
A. Sublimation, B. Suppression, C. Humor, D. Anticipation
B: Suppression
Answer: B: Suppression 
Explanation: Sublimation: Gratification of an impulse whose goal is retained but whose aim or object is changed from a socially objectionable one to a socially valued one. Suppression: Conscious or semiconscious decision to postpone attention to a conscious impulse or conflict. Humour:ove expression of feelings without personal discomfo and without unpleasant effo on others. Anticipation: Realistic anticipation of or planning for future inner discomfo. Ref: Synopsis of Psychiatry, 11e, pg 161.