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:

Subconscious Thoughts

Thoughts and emotions that might not be currently acknowledged but have the ability to affect actions and choices.

Collective Unconscious

A term by Carl Jung, referring to structures of the unconscious mind shared among beings of the same species.

Personality

An amalgamation of properties or qualities that form the distinctive identity of an individual.

Themes

Central topics or ideas explored in a literary work, conversation, or debate.