According to Freudian Theory, Defense Mechanisms

question 160

Multiple Choice

According to Freudian theory, defense mechanisms:

• A)are used by the superego as a reward for moral conduct.
• B)are used by the ego to disguise or transform unconscious wishes.
• C)generally lead to the creation of psychological disorders.
• D)protect the preconscious.

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