[Solved] Simplify the expression. A) 4 B) 5 C) 20 D) 16 E) none of these Erotically Tinged: Describing something that has sexual connotations or stimuli that evoke erotic feelings. Defence Mechanism: Psychological strategies brought into play by the unconscious mind to manipulate, deny, or distort reality in order to defend against feelings of anxiety and unacceptable impulses and to maintain one's self-schema. Identification: The process of associating oneself with certain aspects of another person, group, or with certain characteristics. Poor Self-worth: A negative perception of one’s own value or worth, characterized by low self-esteem and a lack of confidence in one’s abilities or qualities.