Which of the Following Statements Is Not True of Defence

question 266

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is not true of defence mechanisms?

• A) They help defend the ego against anxiety.
• B) To be effective, they must operate on an unconscious level.
• C) They involve a distortion in the way we perceive reality.
• D) Their use indicates abnormal behaviour.

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Definitions:

Reduced Distress

The decrease in intensity of negative emotions or stress, leading to improved mental well-being.

Displacement

A psychological defense mechanism where emotional impulses are transferred from a threatening object to a less threatening one.

Yell

A loud, forceful vocalization often expressing anger, fear, or excitement.

Coping

The process of managing external and internal demands that are perceived as taxing or exceeding the resources of the person.