Which Defence Mechanism Involves Unconscious Expulsion or Conscious Suppression of Disturbing

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which defence mechanism involves unconscious expulsion or conscious suppression of disturbing material from awareness?

• A) repression
• B) regression
• C) displacement
• D) projection

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