Which of the Following Statements Concerning Defence Mechanisms Is FALSE

question 168

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning defence mechanisms is FALSE?

• A)Used occasionally to temporarily reduce anxiety, they appear to be a useful reaction.
• B)When the use of defense mechanisms becomes a chronic reaction to stress, individuals may not be able to accurately assess the true reason for their anxiety.
• C)Individuals who do not use defense mechanisms may be incapacitated by anxiety and resort to dysfunctional withdrawal or addiction.
• D)Stress might increase with the knowledge that a defense mechanism has been ineffective.
• E)Defence mechanisms actually confront the stressor directly.

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