Defense Mechanisms Are

question 9

Multiple Choice

Defense mechanisms are:

• A) realistic strategies used by the superego to protect itself.
• B) unrealistic strategies used by the id to gain pleasure.
• C) unrealistic strategies used by the ego to deal with tension.
• D) realistic strategies used by the ego to gain pleasure.

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