The Ego Uses Defence Mechanisms to ________

question 121

Multiple Choice

The ego uses defence mechanisms to ________.

• A)prevent socially unacceptable desires from reaching the unconscious parts of the mind
• B)prevent socially unacceptable desires from rising into consciousness
• C)mobilize the body to fight off or run away from an external threat
• D)prevent the superego from thwarting id desires

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Financial Structure

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