Which of the Following Statements About Ego Defense Mechanisms Is

question 77

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about ego defense mechanisms is FALSE?

• A) According to Freud, using ego defense mechanisms requires psychological energy.
• B) Psychologically healthy people often use ego defense mechanisms to temporarily deal with stressful events.
• C) Ego defense mechanisms can be a way of psychologically buying time while seeking a realistic solution to a problem.
• D) Using ego defense mechanisms increases feelings of anxiety.

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