According to Freud, Defense Mechanisms Are Unconscious Attempts to Reduce

question 152

Multiple Choice

According to Freud, defense mechanisms are unconscious attempts to reduce our feelings of ___________.

• A) denial
• B) anxiety
• C) repression
• D) isolation

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Definitions:

Control Theories

A set of theories in criminology that focuses on the various social and personal factors that inhibit individuals from engaging in deviant behavior.

Deviance

Actions or behaviors that violate societal norms and expectations, leading to social disapproval or sanction.

Criminality

The state or quality of being criminal; the behaviors and actions that constitute crime or are in violation of the legal system.

Anything Goes Mentality

A laissez-faire attitude towards rules and norms, suggesting that all actions are permissible regardless of morals or consequences.