An Unconscious Technique Used by the Ego to Defend Against

question 244

Multiple Choice

An unconscious technique used by the ego to defend against anxiety and maintain self-esteem is (the) __________

• A) fixation.
• B) Oedipus complex.
• C) defense mechanisms.
• D) libido.

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