Which Statement About Defense Mechanisms Is Incorrect

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which statement about defense mechanisms is incorrect?

• A) They are unconscious reactions.
• B) Some use of defense mechanisms is normal.
• C) They block unpleasant feelings.
• D) They reflect the highest level of anxiety.

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Definitions:

Sexual Arousal

The physiological and psychological state of being prepared or stimulated for sexual activity.

SSRIs

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors, a class of drugs commonly used to treat depression and anxiety disorders by increasing levels of serotonin in the brain.

Cognitive-behavioral

A therapeutic approach that addresses dysfunctional emotions, maladaptive behaviors, and cognitive processes through goal-oriented, systematic procedures.

Sexual Dysfunction

Disturbances in sexual desire and in the psychophysiological changes associated with the sexual response cycle that cause marked distress or interpersonal difficulty.