In Freudian Theory, Defense Mechanisms Are Viewed as Protecting the Individual

question 52

Multiple Choice

In Freudian theory, defense mechanisms are viewed as protecting the individual from

• A)overstimulation.
• B)understimulation.
• C)recognizing one's own unacceptable impulses.
• D)seeking immediate sexual gratification.

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