What Has Cross-Cultural Research Examining Defense Mechanisms Found

question 92

Multiple Choice

What has cross-cultural research examining defense mechanisms found?

• A) Although there were some slight differences, samples in the U.S. and Thailand were quite similar in their use of defense mechanisms.
• B) People in Thailand do not display any of the defense mechanisms.
• C) Women in both countries used the defense mechanisms, but the men did not.
• D) Defense mechanisms vary wildly across cultures.

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