When Confronted by Potentially Overwhelming Urges, the Ego May Resort

question 277

Multiple Choice

When confronted by potentially overwhelming urges, the ego may resort to what are called ________________ in order to reject or distort reality and thus effectively reduce the anxiety that accompanies these urges.

• A)id conflicts
• B)subliminal psychodynamic activations
• C)archetypes
• D)defence mechanisms

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Definitions:

Religious Accommodation

Adjustments or modifications made to the work or school environment to allow individuals to observe their religious practices.

Pluralism

Existence of recognized diverse groups within a single (peaceful) society.

Dogma

Dogma refers to a principle or set of principles laid down by an authority as incontrovertibly true, often used in the context of religion or philosophies.

Canadian Charter

A fundamental document that outlines the rights and freedoms of Canadians, formally known as the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.