The Purpose of the Defense Mechanisms, According to Freud, Is

question 92

Multiple Choice

The purpose of the defense mechanisms, according to Freud, is to

• A) protect the id.
• B) achieve physical gratification.
• C) gain access to the unconscious.
• D) reduce anxiety.

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Definitions:

Pelvic Cavity

The space within the pelvis that houses the reproductive organs, urinary bladder, and rectum in humans.

Serosa

A smooth membrane consisting of a thin layer of cells that secrete serous fluid, covering internal organs and body cavities.

Alimentary Canal

The whole passage along which food passes through the body from mouth to anus, including the esophagus, stomach, and intestines.

Peritoneum

The double-walled, outermost layer of the alimentary canal; also called the serosa.