Freud Thought That One Defense Mechanism Was Key to All

question 37

Multiple Choice

Freud thought that one defense mechanism was key to all other defense mechanisms. Which mechanism was accorded this primary status?

• A) displacement
• B) reaction formation
• C) denial
• D) repression

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